Simmons recorded 76 tackles, 5.0 sacks, four passes defensed and two forced fumbles across 16 games in 2024. Simmons remained a key cog in the Tennessee defense and logged a career-high 76 tackles. The rest of his line was less inspiring, particularly regarding his ability to disrupt the quarterback, as he tallied nine quarterback hits -- his lowest mark since his rookie year in 2019. Simmons will remain a stalwart along the team's defensive line in 2025.
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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)
Simmons recorded 76 tackles, 5.0 sacks, four passes defensed and two forced fumbles across 16 games in 2024. Simmons remained a key cog in the Tennessee defense and logged a career-high 76 tackles. The rest of his line was less inspiring, particularly regarding his ability to disrupt the quarterback, as he tallied nine quarterback hits -- his lowest mark since his rookie year in 2019. Simmons will remain a stalwart along the team's defensive line in 2025.
Simmons recorded eight total tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's 38-30 loss to the Colts. The All-Pro interior defensive lineman tied Harold Landry for Tennessee's second-leading tackler while also being the only Titan to sack Anthony Richardson in Sunday's loss. Simmons has appeared in 14 games this season, recording 66 total tackles, including 5.0 sacks, four passes defended and two forced fumbles. He's expected to remain one of the focal points of Tennessee's defense during the team's final two regular-season games.
Simmons logged seven tackles (three solo) in Sunday's 37-27 loss to the Bengals. Simmons was the Titans' second leading tackler Sunday behind James Williams and Luke Gifford (eight each). Simmons is now up 58 combined tackles through 13 regular-season games, which surpasses his career-best output from the 2021 campaign (54). The 2019 first-round pick will look to add to his total in Sunday's AFC South clash against the Colts.
Simmons compiled nine tackles (five solo) during the Titans' loss to the Commanders on Sunday. Simmons recorded a season-high nine tackles during Sunday's loss. The 27-year-old is now just eight tackles shy of matching his career-best 54 stops set back in 2021.
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.