What happened: The Titans and DT Jeffery Simmons agreed to a multi-year extension that, per reporting, runs three years and $105.8M with $100M guaranteed, making him the first defensive tackle to clear $100M in guarantees. The deal locks up the cornerstone of Tennessee's defensive front as the franchise builds toward the 2026 season.

Why it matters: Interior defenders rarely command this kind of money because the position does not pile up gaudy sack totals, which is exactly why the contract is debatable. But Simmons is the player Tennessee's whole front is built around, and paying your best defender to set the market is a defensible bet on a true difference-maker rather than a luxury.