Jeffery Simmons

According to Turron Davenport of ESPN NFL Nation, the Tennessee Titans have agreed in principle on a four-year extension for DL Jeffrey Simmons.

Fantasy Impact

The Titans are closing in on keeping their star defender after rumors the team may have to cut him for cap purposes. Simmons has emerged as a top defensive lineman, averaging 54 tackles and 7.5 sacks over the last two seasons, earning consecutive All-Pro nods. The Titans keep a key piece of the defense as they continue to retool going forward.

Jeffery Simmons is officially active for the Titans' Week 14 matchup with Jacksonville.

Fantasy Impact

Simmons was listed as questionable with an ankle injury heading into Sunday. The veteran defensive lineman was limited in practice twice this week. The Titans' D/ST is a solid play against a Jaguars' offense dealing with a few nagging injuries.

Titans DT Jeffery Simmons is officially active for Tennessee's Week 13 showdown against Philadelphia.

Fantasy Impact

Simmons bolsters the defensive line, which will have its hands full trying to contain Jalen Hurts & Co. Tennessee is a risky D/ST in fantasy, though a sneaky play in DFS.

Jeffery Simmons got his fifth-year option picked Tennessee Titans, according to Ari Meirov.

Fantasy Impact

The defensive tackle will now be locked in through 2023 with the Titans and will make $10.7 million fully guaranteed in 2023. Simmons was named to the Pro Bowl for the first time this past season after registering a career-high 8.5 sacks and will look to build on those stats in 2022 and beyond.

The Tennessee Titans have activated DL Jeffery Simmons from the Reserve/COVID-19 list.

Fantasy Impact

Simmons in his second season out of Mississippi State has been a monster in the middle of the Titans' defensive front. He already has a sack, a pass deflection, and a fumble recovery in his first three games this year. The Tennessee D/ST has been solid and is a good matchup-based or bye week stream.