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Titans' defensive triplets ranked near bottom among NFL teams

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Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Titans' defensive triplets ranked near bottom among NFL teams
Summary

The Tennessee Titans’ defensive triplets, comprising Jeffery Simmons, Cody Barton, and Alontae Taylor, were ranked 24th by Sports Illustrated. The Titans revamped their defense this offseason under new head coach Robert Saleh, bringing in new players like John Franklin-Myers and Jermaine Johnson II to support Simmons. While Taylor's selection is acknowledged, the choice of Barton over Cedric Gray raises questions, as Gray significantly outperformed Barton last season. Analysts seem to be reserving judgment on the Titans until they see their new lineup in action during the season ahead.

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  • •Titans' defensive triplets are Jeffery Simmons, Cody Barton, Alontae Taylor.
  • •Ranked 24th by Sports Illustrated among NFL teams.
  • •Defensive changes include new players and coaching staff.
  • •Cedric Gray is viewed as a potential better choice over Barton.
  • •Analysts await on-field performance before reassessing rankings.
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Sports Illustrated ranked the Tennessee Titans' defensive trio but left out a key player who outperformed his teammate.

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