- May 21, 2026
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One of the best defensive linemen in the NFL has gotten a new deal.
The Titans have announced that defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons has agreed to a "multi-year extension." Via NFL Network, it's a three-year, $105.8 million addition to his existing contract.
"Tennessee has become a second home for me," Simmons said, via the team's website. "From day one, this organization believed in me, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to continue to pour into this franchise and community. I want to thank God, my family, my teammates, Ms. Amy [Adams Strunk] and the entire Titans organization for believing in me. My job isn't finished. I believe in this locker room and this staff, and I'm focused on helping this team get back to competing for championships."
A first-round pick in 2019 from Mississippi State, Simmons has become the cornerstone of the Tennessee franchise. He's a four-time Pro Bowler, a second-team All-Pro in 2021 and 2022, and a first-team All-Pro in 2025.
The average annual value of the extension is $35.2 million. That makes him the highest-paid interior defensive lineman, based on new-money average. Chris Jones had the prior top spot at $31.75 million.
Simmons had been signed through 2027. The new deal puts him under contract through 2030.
He was due to make $44.17 million over the next two years. The three new years push the total contract to five years and $149.97 million.
The Titans have announced that defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons has agreed to a "multi-year extension." Via NFL Network, it's a three-year, $105.8 million addition to his existing contract.
"Tennessee has become a second home for me," Simmons said, via the team's website. "From day one, this organization believed in me, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to continue to pour into this franchise and community. I want to thank God, my family, my teammates, Ms. Amy [Adams Strunk] and the entire Titans organization for believing in me. My job isn't finished. I believe in this locker room and this staff, and I'm focused on helping this team get back to competing for championships."
A first-round pick in 2019 from Mississippi State, Simmons has become the cornerstone of the Tennessee franchise. He's a four-time Pro Bowler, a second-team All-Pro in 2021 and 2022, and a first-team All-Pro in 2025.
The average annual value of the extension is $35.2 million. That makes him the highest-paid interior defensive lineman, based on new-money average. Chris Jones had the prior top spot at $31.75 million.
Simmons had been signed through 2027. The new deal puts him under contract through 2030.
He was due to make $44.17 million over the next two years. The three new years push the total contract to five years and $149.97 million.