He has previously earned four Pro Bowls and two second-team All-Pro selections, and his first-team nod came in 2024.

Titans GM Mike Borgonzi described Simmons as a franchise pillar and the premier defensive tackle in the NFL, highlighting his leadership and community impact.

The Bengals’ offseason strategy included preserving cap space on their offense (Burrow, Chase, Higgins) to maintain flexibility and avoid overpayting for top-tier talent like Hendrickson.

Simmons has tallied 99 games with 97 starts, 42.5 sacks, 376 tackles (219 solo), 87 quarterback hits, 66 tackles for loss, 27 pass deflections, 8 forced fumbles, and 6 fumble recoveries.

Off the field, Simmons is recognized as a three-time Community Man of the Year winner, underscoring his leadership and community impact in Tennessee.

The broader context highlights how big contracts, on-field performance, and community leadership are shaping the NFL market for top interior linemen.

The extension positions Simmons as the league’s top-paid defensive tackle and sets a new market benchmark for interior linemen.

The massive contract creates roughly a $12 million annual gap compared with Dexter Lawrence’s deal, illustrating Lawrence as strong value for the Bengals amid cap considerations.

In a separate development, Cincinnati Bengals signed Dexter Lawrence to a three-year, $70 million extension after acquiring him from the Giants, reinforcing the team’s edge in the interior line market.

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The Tennessee Titans signed defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons to a new multiyear extension after he earned his first first-team All-Pro, reportedly a three-year deal worth about $35.3 million per year with $100 million guaranteed, making him the highest-paid DT in NFL history.

Simmons’ career with Tennessee spans since he was drafted 19th overall in 2019, and he has built a reputation as a cornerstone of the franchise.