Jeffery Simmons Makes NFL History With Record-setting Deal

WHO:

tennesseetitans.com - Jeffery Simmons, Tennessee Titans, Mike Borgonzi (Titans General Manager), Todd France, AJ Stevens (Athletes First), Vin Marino, Leland Taylor, Dave Gardi, Amy Adams (Titans ownership).

WHAT:

tennesseetitans.com - Simmons is a four-time Pro Bowl selection and a five-time captain for the Titans.

tennesseetitans.com - Simmons has caught two touchdowns in his NFL career.

tennesseetitans.com - Simmons was named the team's nominee for the NFL's Walter Payton Man of the Year award for outstanding community service.

tennesseetitans.com - Simmons reached a three-year contract extension worth $105 million, making him the highest-paid defensive tackle in NFL history.

tennesseetitans.com - In 2025, Simmons broke Jurrell Casey's record for the most sacks in a season by a Titans defensive tackle in the franchise's "Titans era" with 11 sacks.

tennesseetitans.com - Simmons was named first-team All-Pro in 2025 after being named second-team All-Pro in 2021 and 2022.

tennesseetitans.com - In the last 10 seasons, Simmons and Aaron Donald are the only NFL defensive tackles to produce at least 10 sacks, 16 tackles for loss, three forced fumbles, and three passes defensed in a single season.

tennesseetitans.com - Simmons joined Ray Childress, Jurrell Casey, William Fuller, and Sean Jones as the only players in club history to record five consecutive seasons with at least five sacks since individual sacks became an official statistic in 1982.

tennesseetitans.com - Jeffery Simmons reached a deal on a multi-year contract extension with the Titans.

Daily Mail Sports - The contract extension is reported to be worth $105 million, making Simmons the highest-paid defensive tackle in NFL history.

tennesseetitans.com - Simmons recorded a career-high 11 sacks in 2025, along with 60 quarterback pressures, 67 tackles, 17 tackles for a loss, and three forced fumbles.

tennesseetitans.com - In seven NFL seasons, Simmons has recorded 383 tackles, 42.5 sacks, 275 quarterback pressures, and 65 tackles for a loss.

WHERE:

tennesseetitans.com - Nashville, Tennessee (home of the Titans).

WHEN:

Daily Mail Sports - The contract extension was reached on a Friday.

tennesseetitans.com - Simmons was selected in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft.

WHY:

tennesseetitans.com - Simmons expressed his commitment to helping the team compete for championships, stating, "My job isn't finished. I believe in this locker room and this staff."

tennesseetitans.com - Simmons expressed gratitude for the opportunity to continue contributing to the Titans and the community, stating, "Tennessee has become a second home for me."

tennesseetitans.com - Mike Borgonzi stated that Simmons "is a pillar for our franchise and embodies what it means to be a Titan."

HOW:

tennesseetitans.com - The contract extension negotiations involved communication and efforts from agents Todd France and AJ Stevens, as well as Titans executives Vin Marino, Leland Taylor, and Dave Gardi.

Jeffery Simmons, a standout player for the Tennessee Titans, has been selected to the Pro Bowl four times and has served as a team captain five times. Throughout his NFL career, he has also caught two touchdowns. In recognition of his exceptional community service, Simmons has been nominated by the Titans for the NFL's Walter Payton Man of the Year award.