Titans sign Jeffery Simmons to record-setting contract extension
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 11:02 AM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
The Tennessee Titans signed Jeffery Simmons to a record contract extension, making him the highest-paid defensive tackle in NFL history. The deal includes a $100 million injury guarantee and $45.8 million in new money through the third year. Simmons' contract is anticipated to reshape the market for defensive tackles and set a precedent for future negotiations. The Titans secured Simmons for the next five seasons, solidifying their defense around his talents.
- •Jeffery Simmons signed a contract extension with the Titans on June 23, 2026.
- •He is now the highest-paid defensive tackle in NFL history.
- •The extension includes a $100 million injury guarantee.
- •Simmons will receive $45.8 million in new money through year three.
- •The deal is expected to impact the defensive tackle market significantly.
- 11:02 AMYahoo Sports — Former Titans GM Ran Carthon weighs in on Jeffery Simmons' extension
- 11:02 AMYahoo Sports — Titans extension with Jeffery Simmons likely to impact future deals
"The Tennessee Titans signed Jeffery Simmons to a record extension despite trade rumors as the team eyes Peter Skoronski next.
"Jeffery Simmons signed a record deal with the Tennessee Titans that experts say will reshape the NFL defensive tackle market.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 11:02 AMFormer Titans GM Ran Carthon weighs in on Jeffery Simmons' extension
The Tennessee Titans signed Jeffery Simmons to a record extension despite trade rumors as the team eyes Peter Skoronski next.
- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 11:02 AMTitans extension with Jeffery Simmons likely to impact future deals
Jeffery Simmons signed a record deal with the Tennessee Titans that experts say will reshape the NFL defensive tackle market.
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