All articles tagged with #jeffery simmons
Originally Published 27 days ago — by NBC News
Jeffery Simmons' home was burglarized while he was on a road trip in San Francisco, with surveillance footage showing masked individuals breaking in through a window. No residents were harmed, and police are investigating, amid concerns about targeted crimes against athletes' homes.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by ProFootballRumors.com
The Dallas Cowboys, despite a 2-3-1 start, are interested in making a significant trade before the NFL deadline, with a focus on acquiring veteran edge rusher Trey Hendrickson from the Bengals, while Jeffery Simmons from the Titans is also a potential target but at a higher cost and with less fit for their defensive scheme.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by A to Z Sports
After a tough start to the season, Titans rookies and veterans responded differently to fan booing; Cam Ward remained composed and focused on winning, while Jeffery Simmons expressed frustration, highlighting contrasting leadership styles amid team struggles.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by NBC Sports
Titans quarterback Cam Ward and defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons engaged in a spirited practice scuffle, which Ward described as fun and beneficial for team energy, signaling a potential boost for the Titans' upcoming season.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by NBC Sports
Jeffery Simmons downplayed a practice fight with Cam Ward, emphasizing team unity and the importance of respecting quarterbacks, while acknowledging the incident was blown out of proportion. The incident highlights Ward's intense personality and potential leadership for the Titans.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by NBC Sports
During a Titans practice, quarterback Cam Ward was involved in a scuffle with Jeffery Simmons after celebrating a touchdown, showcasing Ward's competitive spirit. The incident ended without injuries, but the team is expected to address boundaries during practice.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Tennessee Titans
The Tennessee Titans' first week of training camp has showcased rookie quarterback Cam Ward's ups and downs, promising chemistry with receiver Calvin Ridley, a strong defensive showing with multiple interceptions, impactful play from defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons, promising running lanes for Tyjae Spears, and accurate kicking from Joey Slye, indicating a potentially competitive season ahead.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Titans Wire
Tennessee Titans defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons expresses elation over the team's trade for cornerback L'Jarius Sneed, signaling a potential turnaround for the franchise. The move is expected to bolster the team's secondary and provide Simmons with more support upfront, leading to improved pass rush opportunities. Other players, including Chidobe Awuzie and Calvin Ridley, also react positively to the trade.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Music City Miracles
Jeffery Simmons, the face of the Tennessee Titans, expressed excitement over the trade for L’Jarius Sneed from the Kansas City Chiefs, emphasizing the impact of a strong secondary on the defensive line's performance, potentially leading to more sacks and turnovers.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by PhillyVoice.com
Philadelphia Eagles' first-round defensive tackle Jalen Carter is compared to Jeffery Simmons, a two-time All Pro player for the Tennessee Titans. Both players possess similar athletic traits, but Carter is also very stout and effective when two-gapping. However, Carter's character concerns caused him to fall in the draft, and his ability to make the most of his talents in the pros remains to be seen.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by profootballrumors.com
The Tennessee Titans have agreed to a four-year contract extension with defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons worth $94 million, including $66 million in guarantees. Simmons, a former first-round pick, has earned Pro Bowl nods in back-to-back seasons and has become one of the NFL's best defensive linemen. The extension ties Simmons to the Titans through the 2027 season and is expected to be the second-highest among interior defensive linemen, behind only Aaron Donald.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Jets X-Factor
Jeffery Simmons' four-year, $94 million contract extension with the Tennessee Titans, including $66 million guaranteed, has reset the market for non-Aaron Donald defensive tackles and will likely affect the New York Jets' contract negotiations with Quinnen Williams. Williams and his camp will be looking to surpass Simmons' contract, as he was a first-team All-Pro in 2022, while Simmons was a second-team All-Pro. The clock is ticking for the Jets to hammer out a deal as the market has been firmly established.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ESPN
The Tennessee Titans and defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons have agreed in principle to a four-year contract extension worth $94 million, including $66 million in guarantees and a $24 million signing bonus. Simmons had been set to play on the fifth-year option at $10.75 million. Titans general manager Ran Carthon prioritized signing Simmons to the extension when he came to Tennessee in January. Simmons posted 7.5 sacks last season despite playing the last eight games with an injured ankle.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC Sports
Tennessee Titans defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons has agreed in principle to a four-year contract extension, according to ESPN. Simmons, a first-round pick in 2019, was set to make $10.753 million on the fifth-year option of his rookie contract. He has made the Pro Bowl in each of the past two seasons and has become one of the league's top interior defensive linemen, with 189 tackles, 21 sacks, 46 quarterback hits, two forced fumbles, and 19 passes defensed in his four-year career.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NFL.com
The Tennessee Titans have agreed to a four-year, $94 million contract extension with Pro Bowl defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons, with $66 million guaranteed and a $24 million signing bonus. Simmons is now under contract for $104.75 million over the next five seasons, making him the second-highest paid interior defensive lineman in the league. Despite suffering an ACL injury before the 2019 NFL Draft, Simmons has developed into one of the NFL's top interior defenders, generating 16 sacks, 30 quarterback hits, 67 tackles, 21 tackles for loss, 13 passes defended, and 115 total pressures over the past two seasons.