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The Titans plan to reduce Simmons' (elbow) workload in 2026 to keep him fresh for high-leverage situations, Kevin Patra of NFL.com reports. Coach Robert Saleh said during minicamp in June that Tennessee wants Simmons rested for crucial third downs and two-minute situations. Fewer snaps could slightly lower Simmons' tackle volume, but Saleh's aggressive scheme should also create more opportunities for disruption. Simmons totaled a career-high 11.0 sacks last season while earning All-Pro honors, and he's fresh off signing a three-year, $105.8 million contract extension. Considering his talent level, a planned rotation shouldn't significantly damage Simmons' IDP ceiling.
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Simmons (elbow) has reached agreement on a multi-year contract extension with the Titans, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports. Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the three-year pact -- which makes Simmons the highest-paid defensive tackle in NFL history -- amounts to a $105.8 extension with $100 million guaranteed. The 2019 first-rounder -- who is bouncing back from an offseason elbow procedure -- is coming off a 2025 campaign in which he recorded 67 total tackles, including 11.0 sacks, in 15 regular-season contests.
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Simmons recorded seven tackles (two solo), 1.5 sacks and a pass breakup in Sunday's 31-29 win over the Browns. Simmons has accumulated 8.0 sacks through 11 games, leading the Titans in the category and sitting just 0.5 sacks behind his career high. The 28-year-old defensive tackle is in the second year of a four-year, $94 million extension that he signed back in April of 2023, providing a strong value at his position on the rebuilding team.
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Simmons (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday. Simmons returned from a hamstring injury in Week 11 after a two-game absence. He played 83 percent of snaps against Houston and is likely to be in line to play in Week 12 barring a setback.
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Simmons (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against the Texans. Simmons has been cleared to return from a two-game absence due to a hamstring injury. His return should boost the Titans' defensive front, though less rotational snaps will be available for James Lynch, Shy Tuttle and C.J. Ravenell. Prior to his injury, Simmons posted 30 tackles (21 solo), including 4.5 sacks, and one forced fumble across seven regular-season games.
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| WK | OPP | TK | SACK | INT | FF | DFR | DFTD | PDEF | FPTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | @DEN | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 | LAR | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | IND | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | @HOU | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 5 | @ARI | 6.0 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.5 |
| 6 | @LV | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 7 | NE | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| *8 | @IND | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| *9 | LAC | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | BYE | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 11 | HOU | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 12 | SEA | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | JAC | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 14 | @CLE | 2.0 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1.5 |
| 15 | @SF | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 16 | KC | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 17 | NO | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 18 | @JAC | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| * indicates player did not play that week | |||||||||
Scheduled Games
| WK | DATE | OPP | OPP RANK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 09/13 | New York | 22 |
| 2 | 09/20 | Philadelphia | 8 |
| 3 | 09/27 | @New York | 25 |
| 4 | 10/04 | @Baltimore | 31 |
| 5 | 10/11 | Houston | 10 |
| 6 | 10/18 | @Indianapolis | 24 |
| 7 | 10/25 | Cleveland | 26 |
| 8 | 11/01 | @Cincinnati | 15 |
| 9 | BYE | - | - |
| 10 | 11/15 | Jacksonville | 20 |
| 11 | 11/22 | @Dallas | 1 |
| 12 | 11/29 | @Jacksonville | 20 |
| 13 | 12/06 | Washington | 28 |
| 14 | 12/13 | @Detroit | 13 |
| 15 | 12/20 | Indianapolis | 24 |
| 16 | 12/27 | @Las Vegas | 11 |
| 17 | 01/03 | Pittsburgh | 12 |
| 18 | 01/10 | @Houston | 10 |