Titans Extend Jeffery Simmons on New Five-Year Deal

The Tennessee Titans have finalized a new contract with defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons this week, agreeing terms that reset the top end of the interior defensive line market. The deal includes a $20 million signing bonus and keeps Simmons under contract through the 2029 season.

Early reports described the agreement as a three-year, $105.8 million extension. Contract details provided with knowledge of the terms describe it as a new five-year contract between the Titans and Simmons, with the $105.8 million figure representing the new-money portion.

The $105.8 million in new money works out to a $35.2 million annual average, a level that would place Simmons among the league’s highest-paid players at his position. The signing bonus is the first confirmed element of the structure highlighted in the available contract breakdown.

How the new-money figure reframes the deal

Labeling the agreement as an “extension” versus a “new five-year contract” can change how the numbers are interpreted. The reported $105.8 million figure is tied to the new-money window rather than the full value of the five-year arrangement, underscoring how top-end NFL contracts often blend existing years with new guarantees.

The disclosed terms show the Titans committing significant up-front cash to retain a core player at a premium position. The available details do not provide the full year-by-year salary and guarantee schedule, but the signing bonus and new-money average alone are enough to indicate a market-setting agreement.

Why the Titans prioritized Simmons

Simmons is coming off the 2025 season, which ended with the first All-Pro recognition of his seven-year career. The new deal aligns the franchise with a long-term commitment to its defensive interior, an area that can shape both pass rush and run defense.

More complete contract mechanics—such as guaranteed amounts beyond the signing bonus, option bonuses, and cap hits—will determine how the Titans manage flexibility around the rest of the roster. The next details to watch are the remaining guarantee totals and the annual cap numbers once the full contract terms are known.