What happened: The Titans agreed to a three-year, $105.8M extension with Jeffery Simmons, per RapSheet, a deal that includes $100M guaranteed. It is the first contract in NFL history to guarantee $100M for a defensive tackle, making Simmons the highest-paid player at his position.

Why it matters: Interior pass rush and run-stopping bend offenses from the inside out, and teams have historically underpaid the position relative to edge rushers and corners. Anchoring a defense with a disruptive three-technique is exactly the kind of foundation worth paying for, and Tennessee chose to keep its own rather than let the market set the price elsewhere.