Titans make Jeffery Simmons highest-paid DT in NFL history

The Tennessee Titans signed defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons to a three-year contract extension worth $105.8 million, with $100 million guaranteed, running through the 2030 season. His $35.27 million annual average salary makes him the highest-paid defensive tackle in NFL history, surpassing the Kansas City Chiefs' Chris Jones ($31.75M per year). The 28-year-old four-time Pro Bowl selection had a career-best 11 sacks in 2025 and has spent all seven of his NFL seasons with Tennessee.