Titans extend Jeffery Simmons to record $105.8 million deal
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 8:04 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 9:46 PMESPN — Titans, DT Simmons agree to $105M+ extension
- 8:30 PMYahoo Sports — Jeffery Simmons becomes highest-paid DT in NFL history with Titans extension
- 8:25 PMYahoo Sports — Titans sign Jeffery Simmons to a three-year extension
- 8:13 PMYahoo Sports — Jeffery Simmons, Titans agree to 3-year contract extension
- 8:04 PMYahoo Sports — Titans, Jeffery Simmons reportedly agree to $105.8M extension making him highest-paid DT in NFL history
"The Titans and defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons have agreed to a 3-year, $105.8M extension, his agents told ESPN's Adam Schefter and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo.per Ian Rapoport.
"The Tennessee Titans and Jeffery Simmons have agreed to a 3-year, $105.8 million contract extension making him the highest-paid defensive tackle in NFL history, NFL Network reports.
"Jeffery Simmons was already a rich man. Now he's historically rich after receiving a record-breaking extension from the Titans.
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External links- ESPNJun 19, 2026, 9:46 PMTitans, DT Simmons agree to $105M+ extension
The Titans and defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons have agreed to a 3-year, $105.8M extension, his agents told ESPN's Adam Schefter and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo.per Ian Rapoport.
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 8:30 PMJeffery Simmons becomes highest-paid DT in NFL history with Titans extension
Jeffery Simmons was already a rich man. Now he's historically rich after receiving a record-breaking extension from the Titans.
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 8:25 PMTitans sign Jeffery Simmons to a three-year extension
Simmons pushes bar for defensive tackle new-money APY to $35.2 million.
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 8:13 PMJeffery Simmons, Titans agree to 3-year contract extension
Jeffery Simmons agreed to a contract extension with the Tennessee Titans, the team announced.
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 8:04 PMTitans, Jeffery Simmons reportedly agree to $105.8M extension making him highest-paid DT in NFL history
The Tennessee Titans and Jeffery Simmons have agreed to a 3-year, $105.8 million contract extension making him the highest-paid defensive tackle in NFL history, NFL Network reports.
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