Elijah Simmons

Career StatsD

Year	Team	GP	Sacks	Tkl	TFL
Career		9	—	6	2.5
2025		9	0.0	6	2.5

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Buccaneers secured exceptional value with Elijah Simmons' two-year, $1.8M deal, earning an A+ CVI that represents one of the smartest defensive line signings of the cycle. Locking up a rotational defensive tackle at just $900K annually is borderline theft in today's market, where even replacement-level interior linemen command $2-3M per season. Simmons provides legitimate depth and situational pass-rushing ability at a price point that creates zero financial risk for Tampa Bay's front office. The two-year structure gives the Bucs flexibility while allowing Simmons to potentially earn a larger payday if he expands his role, making this a true win-win arrangement. This contract exemplifies how smart teams can build roster depth without compromising their salary cap flexibility, giving Tampa Bay a proven rotational piece who can contribute immediately in their defensive line rotation.

Performance Analysis

Elijah Simmons earns a D for the Buccaneers at defensive tackle, a young interior lineman who has been filling rotational snaps without making a significant impact. Simmons has the size to compete, but his technique and ability to shed blocks are still developing. Tampa Bay's defensive front has needed depth, and Simmons has provided bodies without providing production. He is a developmental player who needs to show more pass-rush ability to earn a meaningful role. The Buccaneers will give him time, but the competition on the interior is getting more fierce.