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Jeffery Simmons becomes highest-paid DT in NFL history with new eye-watering Tennessee Titans contract

Jeffery Simmons has reset the defensive tackle market after agreeing to a three-year, $105.8 million extension with the Tennessee Titans. The deal is not just a reward for one standout season.

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Jeffery Simmons is now the Highest-Paid Defensive Tackle Ever — and He Deserves to Be

When you're going through a major rebuild as an organization, it's pretty beneficial to keep the best people you do have on board. On Friday, the Tennessee

Tennessee Titans News / Field Level Media / June 19

Titans make Jeffery Simmons highest-paid DT in NFL history

The Tennessee Titans agreed to a rich contract extension with star defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons on Friday. The Titans did not reveal financial terms, but multiple reports have Simmons receiving a three-year extension worth $105.8 million -- with $100 million guaranteed -- through the 2030 season.

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Tennessee Titans News / Yardbarker / June 19

Titans reward All-Pro with record-setting contract extension

Titans reward All-Pro Jeffery Simmons with record-setting contract extension

The Tennessee Titans have made star defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons a focal point of their rebuild and resisted all potential offers to trade him, even as they sunk down toward the bottom of the NFL standings.

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The greatest all-time linebacker in for every NFL franchise

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Tennessee Titans News / A to Z Sports / June 19

Mike Borgonzi makes an example of Jeffery Simmons with ‘blown out of the water’ contract extension with Tennessee Titans

The Tennessee Titans shocked the NFL world with a massive, market reseting contract extension for their best player, Jeffery Simmons. The Tennessee Titans locked up their best player on Friday afternoon, signing defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons to a record-breaking 3-year contract extension worth $105.8 million.

Jeffery Simmons News / Larry Brown Sports / June 19

Titans star becomes highest-paid DT in NFL history

The Tennessee Titans are resetting the market for defensive tackles.

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Tennessee Titans News / Pro Football Rumors / June 19

Titans, DT Jeffery Simmons Agree On Record-Setting Extension

Robert Saleh has brought in a host of former Jets defensive linemen in his first offseason as Titans HC, but the second-chance leader will count on holdover Jeffery Simmons as his D-line anchor.

Marcus Harris News / Tennessee Titans on SI / June 19

Titans CB Marcus Harris: Impressive Nickel Corner Earns No. 19 Spot

Another day, another entry in our top 25 most important Titans list. So far, we've gone through Nos. 25-20, and now we're starting off the teens with nickel corner Marcus Harris.

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Tennessee Titans News / HITC / June 19

Robert Saleh praises Cam Ward’s mentality, but can he perform when it matters?

Tennessee Titans head coach Robert Saleh has offered one of his clearest endorsements yet of second-year quarterback Cam Ward. It wasn’t an elaborate statement.

Taylor Lewan News / A to Z Sports / June 18

Myles Garrett shares how Taylor Lewan was his ‘welcome to the NFL’ moment ‘bending the rules’ during Titans-Browns game in 2017

You won’t believe what Titans legend Taylor Lewan did to the best defensive player in the league in 2017. Myles Garrett was a rookie, and Lewan welcomed him to the league in an insane way.

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Austin Schlottmann News / Tennessee Titans on SI / June 18

Titans C Austin Schlottmann: Likely Starting Center Lands at No. 20

Another day, another entry in our top 25 list. We've identified the first five players already, and now, we're at No. 20, which will be center Austin Schlottmann.

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