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ESPN NFL fantasy football takes on Jeffery Simmons
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All ESPN NFL insights about Jeffery Simmons
PositiveProjectionJul 9, 2026
Simmons signed a three-year, $105.8 million extension ($35.27M annually) making him the highest-paid interior defensive lineman in NFL history after a career-high 11 sacks and first All-Pro honor. Under new coach Robert Saleh's rotation scheme, which keeps linemen fresher by limiting snaps (Simmons averaged 81% since 2020), Simmons is positioned for increased impact; Saleh stated the rotation's purpose is to ensure Simmons is fresh and ready to dominate one-on-one matchups on third down and two-minute situations. Simmons' 16.3% pass rush win rate led all interior linemen last season. The scheme change from two-gapping (holding ground against double-teams) to penetrating upfield and attacking should amplify his production, creating more opportunities to make plays in the backfield. Defensive line coach Aaron Whitecotton emphasized this shift during practice, correcting Simmons for sitting at the line rather than penetrating. Simmons expressed enthusiasm about the scheme change, stating he wants to show Saleh he can handle higher-volume workload beyond the four-to-six plays discussed, pushing to be in the best shape of his life. He completed a cleanup procedure on his right elbow in February, restoring full arm extension for the first time in two seasons.PositiveValueJun 23, 2026
Simmons agreed to a three-year contract extension worth $105.8 million with $100 million guaranteed, reflecting the Titans' commitment to keeping their premier defensive tackle long-term.PositiveRoleJun 23, 2026
Simmons was named first-team All-Pro and selected to the Pro Bowl for the fourth time in his seven-year career, establishing him as a premier defensive talent.PositiveProjectionJun 23, 2026
Simmons posted a career-high 11 sacks last season, breaking Jurrell Casey's franchise record for most sacks by a defensive tackle and leading all NFL interior defensive linemen in solo tackles (39), tackles for loss (17), sacks (11), sack yards (79.0), quarterback pressures (60), pressure rate (14.5), and forced fumbles (tied 3).PositiveValueJun 22, 2026
Simmons agreed to a three-year contract extension worth $105.8 million with $100 million guaranteed, reflecting his status as the Titans' franchise cornerstone and 'the premier defensive tackle in the National Football League.'PositiveRoleJun 22, 2026
Simmons was named first-team All-Pro and was selected to the Pro Bowl for the fourth time in his seven-year career, cementing his status as an elite defensive tackle.PositiveProjectionJun 22, 2026
Simmons posted a career-high 11 sacks last season, breaking Jurrell Casey's franchise record for most sacks by a defensive tackle and led all NFL interior defensive linemen in solo tackles (39), tackles for loss (17), sacks (11), sack yards (79.0), quarterback pressures (60), pressure rate (14.5), and forced fumbles (tied 3).