The Tennessee Titans dropped a bombshell on the NFL world after it was announced that they had agreed to terms with superstar defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons on a contract extension.
ESPN’s Turron Davenport had the scoop first and he reported that the deal is for four years and has $66 million guaranteed. Jordan Schultz of theScore reports the deal is worth $23.5 million per, or a total of $94 million.
Simmons, who is now the second-highest paid interior defensive lineman in the NFL behind Aaron Donald, has been an Pro Bowler in each of the last two seasons and is arguably the most talented defender in franchise history.
Truthfully, after last year’s unexpected disaster with A.J. Brown, this brings a massive sigh of relief, even though realistically you knew there was very little chance of Tennessee letting Simmons go.
As you would imagine, this agreement was unanimously met with excitement from fans, as the Titans get to keep No. 98 in Tennessee for at least a few more years. Here’s how fans and media reacted.
Titans Nation, thank you for the last 4 years! I am so grateful for you guys…..
— Jeffery Simmons (@GrindSimmons94) April 7, 2023
But we are not done yet, dammit! LFG!!!! We have so much work to do! pic.twitter.com/n3UmFCe9jJ
— Jeffery Simmons (@GrindSimmons94) April 7, 2023
Bro got da 💰💰
— TEAIR TART (@speedboy_te75) April 7, 2023
This is true. Jeffery Simmons and Titans have agreed to a long-term extension, source confirms. GM Ran Carthon identified Big Jeff as a key pillar early on and he’s going to be in Titan Blue playing for HC Mike Vrabel for a long time. https://t.co/cepi03odPr
— Cameron Wolfe (@CameronWolfe) April 7, 2023
https://t.co/s32Gj4vgRl pic.twitter.com/0kvOcjnW4a
— Brett Kern (@brettkern6) April 7, 2023
LFG!!!!!! @Titans TITAN UP https://t.co/viSBx8vPB2 pic.twitter.com/BAS2FOpuuY
— TitansTough615 (@TitansTough615) April 7, 2023
Thank god https://t.co/v6PODaPyHn
— Gary Kester (@garykester) April 7, 2023
https://t.co/a1SUT5lgKP pic.twitter.com/0QPEb1NyVy
— Hayley (@haybay42) April 7, 2023
DAY MADE OMGGGGGGG https://t.co/S3lJORIiD4 pic.twitter.com/7b3GIiomd0
— brandie (@brandieeemac) April 7, 2023
Whew!!! 💰💰💰💰💰 https://t.co/DR0T249Kar
— Ev Glaze (@Everett_G07) April 7, 2023
Elite player. https://t.co/sMKqZbJit8
— Wendell Ferreira (@wendellfp) April 7, 2023
LFG Ran! https://t.co/6VHGUwCP51
— Sloot (@ChadHaynez) April 7, 2023
We love you so much @GrindSimmons94 🥹 https://t.co/Ji9yLGXLzF
— Carrie Staggs (@CarrieLiz94) April 7, 2023
Dawg had me scared for a second https://t.co/46Opx3gqmf
— Chris A. Dillard (@CHRIStLtvesInMe) April 7, 2023
It appears that Ran Carthon is indeed better at not trading away our best players than the #Titans last GM was! Welcome back Big Jeff! https://t.co/WqWoPZqIQB
— Two Tone Talk Podcast (@twotone_podcast) April 7, 2023
Best DT in the league I’m so happy now all we need to do is trade Henry and Ryan then I’ll be happy https://t.co/pz85Q17Nxt
— ☀️ (@wstgoat7) April 7, 2023
JEFF!!! https://t.co/WVVi9G8Qxb
— Artist Formerly Known as Derrick Henry’s Stiff Arm (@traviebird00) April 7, 2023
The Titans lock up one of the best players regardless of position in the NFL.
Jeffery Simmons is a one-man wrecking crew against opposing offensive lines. https://t.co/UdjfEFn8re
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) April 7, 2023
Mood ⚔️#Titans #LFG‼️ pic.twitter.com/APn1APxxth
— Shaun Calderon (@ShaunMichaels31) April 7, 2023
Let’s run it back with Harold Landry & Arden Key now #Titans ⚔️ https://t.co/LnKs8AP464
— Shaun Calderon (@ShaunMichaels31) April 7, 2023
And just so y’all know @TDavenport_NFL been down with me since the early days of my Agent career when nobody wanted or cared to talk to me. So of course I can’t switch up on him when it was time. Real recognize real.
— Paul DeRousselle (@paulderousselle) April 7, 2023
THE DEAL IS DONE #Titans
Big Jeff gets a four year extension and will be with the Titans for the foreseeable future. Huge move by Ran Carthon to lock him in! pic.twitter.com/PXlv5P6Aw9
— TicTacTitans (@TicTacTitans) April 7, 2023
The highest-paid defensive tackle not named Aaron Donald. https://t.co/DqbhckCXPw
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) April 7, 2023
#Titans Jeffery Simmons around for 4 more years!!! pic.twitter.com/35VSCI3Vqp
— Wes on Broadway (@TitansStats) April 7, 2023
Good sign for new Titans GM Ran Carthon, being proactive and extending Jeffery Simmons first
Now Dexter Lawrence, Christian Wilkins and Quinnen Williams on deck
And vets like Chris Jones
— Brad Spielberger, Esq. (@PFF_Brad) April 7, 2023
