Simmons finished Sunday's 20-17 overtime win over the Patriots with five tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks, and one fumble recovery. Simmons sacked Drake Maye for a seven-yard loss on the first play of the fourth quarter, which led the Patriots to punt two plays later. Later in the frame, Simmons jumped on a live ball forced by Arden Key while sacking Maye, which put the Titans in Patriots' territory and led to a six-yard touchdown pass from Mason Rudolph to Nick Westbrook-Ikhine five plays later. Simmons has logged a sack in consecutive games, and through seven regular-season contests, he's registered 15 tackles (11 solo), including 3.0 sacks, one pass breakup, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.
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ACTIVELatest Jeffery Simmons news
Team
Tennessee Titans
Birthdate
7/28/1997 (27)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'4", 305 lbs
Draft Info
2019: Rd 1; Pk (TEN)
Birthplace
LaSalle Parish, LA, USA
Position
DT
College
Mississippi State
Experience
6 seasons
Career History
Tennessee Titans
2019-Present
(6 seasons)
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TOT 3.8SACK 0.6SOLO 2.5AST 1.3INT 0.0TFL 0.7
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Full season projectionsTOT 59.8SACK 7.8SOLO 36.9AST 22.9
Simmons finished Sunday's 20-17 overtime win over the Patriots with five tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks, and one fumble recovery. Simmons sacked Drake Maye for a seven-yard loss on the first play of the fourth quarter, which led the Patriots to punt two plays later. Later in the frame, Simmons jumped on a live ball forced by Arden Key while sacking Maye, which put the Titans in Patriots' territory and led to a six-yard touchdown pass from Mason Rudolph to Nick Westbrook-Ikhine five plays later. Simmons has logged a sack in consecutive games, and through seven regular-season contests, he's registered 15 tackles (11 solo), including 3.0 sacks, one pass breakup, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.
Simmons (elbow) was a full participant in practice Thursday, Ben Arthur of FoxSports.com reports. Simmons was dealing with a UCL injury before the Titans' Week 5 bye but it appears the time off has done him well. After missing their Week 4 win over the Dolphins, the Mississippi State product should be back on the field Sunday against the Colts.
Simmons told reporters Tuesday that he has a Tommy John ligament tear in his left elbow, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports. A ligament injury in a baseball pitcher's throwing elbow would normally lead to Tommy John surgery and a lengthy recovery timeline, but Simmons relayed Tuesday that he does not require a procedure at this time. He was seen in street clothes with a large brace on his left elbow during the Titans' 31-12 win over the Dolphins on Monday. Tennessee is on a bye in Week 5, and Simmons' goal is to continue to work with trainers to gain full extension in his left arm. The 2019 first-round pick said he expects to return for Week 6 against the Colts on Oct. 13. Simmons has logged 12 tackles (six solo), including 1.0 sacks, across three regular-season games this year.
Simmons (elbow) is feeling much better Tuesday, after resting last week and sitting out the Titans' win over the Dolphins on Monday, Terry McCormick of TitanInsider.com reports. Simmons suffered the injury during Week 4's loss to the Packers and has remained sidelined since. The Mississippi State product told McCormick the injury was UCL-related and the recommendation was rest, not surgery, which seems to have worked thus far. With Tennesse having a Week 5 bye, Simmons will have until Sunday, Oct. 13 to continue his recovery before having the chance to play again.
Simmons (elbow) is inactive for Monday night's game against the Dolphins. Simmons, who was doubtful for the contest, will now target a possible return to action Oct. 13 against the Colts. In three games to date, Simmons has logged 12 tackles and a sack, with his absence Monday representing a hit to Tennessee's Week 4 defensive line.
Simmons (elbow) did not practice Saturday and has been tagged as doubtful for Monday's game against the Dolphins, C. Isaiah Smalls II of the Miami Herald reports. Simmons injured his elbow during the Titans' Week 3 loss against the Packers. The injury has been severe enough for him to miss all three practices this week, and it appears unlikely that the 2019 first-round pick will suit up Monday. Keondre Coburn is the most likely candidate to see more snaps on the Titans' defensive line alongside starters T'Vondre Sweat and Sebastian Joseph-Day.
Simmons (elbow) remained sidelined for Friday's practice, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports. Coach Brian Callahan labeled Simmons as "day to day," Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports. Through three games this season, Simmons has 11 tackles (six solo), including 1.0 sacks. The Titans will release their final injury report Saturday, as they face the Dolphins on Monday night.
Simmons (elbow) did not practice Thursday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports. Simmons suffered the injury in last week's loss to the Packers, despite seeing his typical workload. With the Titans not playing until Monday against the Dolphins, his absence Thursday isn't likely too significant. He'll have opportunities to get on the field Friday and Saturday as well, before determining his stats for MNF.
Simmons suffered an elbow injury in Sunday's 30-14 loss to the Packers, John Glennon of NashvillePost.com reports. Simmons handled his typical workload in the loss, playing 80 percent of the defensive snaps, compiling four total tackles and 1.0 sacks. However, it appears his status for next Monday's matchup against the Dolphins will remain in question until further clarity on the matter surfaces throughout the week.