What happened: The Tennessee Titans altered their organizational stance regarding defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons, whom front office leadership viewed as an untouchable pillar as recently as June. Tennessee opted to move the interior lineman ahead of the trade deadline following a 1-6 start to the season.
NFL·ANALYSIS·October 31, 2026 08:37 AM ET
Titans shifted stance on Jeffery Simmons after calling tackle untradable in June
Tennessee secured two first-round picks in the deal.
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