Jeffery Simmons

Career StatsA+

Year	Team	GP	Sacks	Tkl	TFL
Career		99	42.5	376	63.5
2025		15	11.0	67	13
2024		16	5.0	76	17
2023		12

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

This $94M extension for Jeffery Simmons represents a fair deal that slightly favors Tennessee, earning a solid B CVI despite the massive total commitment. The Titans locked up a Pro Bowl-caliber interior disruptor at $23.5M AAV, which sits right in the sweet spot for elite defensive tackles in today's market — not quite the premium reserved for generational talents like Aaron Donald, but appropriate compensation for a player who consistently wrecks opposing offensive lines. At 26 years old, Simmons is entering his prime years, making the four-year timeline ideal for maximizing his peak production window. The $47.8M in guaranteed money provides Tennessee with reasonable escape hatches if his performance declines, while still giving Simmons substantial security for a position notorious for taking physical punishment. This contract solidifies the Titans' defensive foundation with a franchise-caliber anchor who can single-handedly elevate their pass rush and run defense for the next half-decade.

Performance Analysis

Jeffery Simmons grades as an elite among NFL defensive tackles — one of the best player at the position. His strongest area is sack production at 0.73 (well above the NFL average of 0.21), ranking as elite for the position. Tackling, at 4.47 compared to an NFL average of 2.30, is where he falls short relative to the position.

Current Sentiment

Jeffery Simmons remains one of the more respected interior defensive linemen in the AFC heading into the 2026 season, with his veteran presence and 42.5 career sacks cementing his reputation as a legitimate anchor of the Titans' defensive front. Recent coverage has been largely constructive, with headlines highlighting his role as a mentor and complementary force alongside newly drafted EDGE rusher Keldric Faulk, suggesting the organization continues to build around his presence rather than away from it. The Titans' active 2026 draft class focused on positional need and roster rebuilding under a new coaching staff, which could be read as either a vote of confidence in Simmons as a cornerstone piece or a sign of organizational transition that introduces some uncertainty. A reported 'preposterous' trade idea involving a Titans player circulated in the media, and while it is unclear whether Simmons was the subject, such speculation during a rebuilding cycle can subtly erode fan confidence in continuity. Overall, Simmons carries a solidly positive perception bolstered by his $23.5M contract and proven production, though the surrounding team uncertainty and rebuilding narrative temper the outlook slightly below elite-tier enthusiasm.