Titans extend Jeffery Simmons to record $105.8 million deal

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Last updated Jun 20, 2026

Titans extend Jeffery Simmons to record $105.8 million deal
Summary

The Tennessee Titans have finalized a three-year, $105.8 million contract extension with defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons, marking him as the highest-paid player at his position in NFL history. The extension provides $100 million in guaranteed money, a notable increase to Simmons' previous contract benchmarks. This deal surpasses the former record held by Kansas City Chiefs' Chris Jones, who had a five-year, $158.75 million contract. Simmons, a three-time All-Pro, is credited with contributing significantly to the Titans' defensive line.

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By the Numbers
  • •Contract extension lasts for three years.
  • •$100 million guaranteed in the deal.
  • •Simmons has been named an All-Pro three times.
  • •Previous record was held by Chris Jones of the Chiefs.
  • •Simmons' annual salary is $35.3 million.
Latest Updates
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  • 1:47 PMNBCSports.com — Inside the new Jeffery Simmons deal - NBC Sports
  • 1:46 PMYahoo Sports — Inside the new Jeffery Simmons deal
  • 9:06 AMYahoo Sports — Titans' Jeffery Simmons looks forward to 'competing for championships'
  • 2:23 AMYahoo Sports — Titans make NFL history with massive Jeffery Simmons contract
  • 2:00 AMYahoo Sports — Titans sign Jeffery Simmons to a record $105.8 million extension
  • 10:03 PMYahoo Sports — Jeffery Simmons cashes in on big season by signing record-setting, 3-year deal with Titans
What they're saying
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Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons cashed in on his first All-Pro selection with a record-setting deal. Tennessee announced Friday the 28-year-old signed a multiyear contract extension. The Titans did not share terms of the deal, but ESPN.com and NFL Network both reported the three-year extension is for $35.3 million per year with $100 million guaranteed — making Simmons the highest-paid defensive tackle in league history.

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Jeffery Simmons has become more than just the Titans’ best defensive player—he’s the foundation of the franchise. From his dominant play in the trenches to his leadership in the locker room and community, Simmons continues to set the standard for Tennessee as one of the NFL’s premier defensive tackles.

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The Tennessee Titans are clearly in no mood to hold back as they attempt to get back to the top, and have seemingly made a massive statement by extending Jeffery Simmons’ contract. Simmons agreed to a three-year, $105.

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