Jeffery Simmons
FILE - AFC defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons, of the Tennessee Titans, stands for the national anthem before the flag football event at the NFL Pro Bowl, Feb. 5, 2023, in Las Vegas. A person familiar with the deal says the Titans agreed Friday, April 7, 2023, to a four-year contract extension with Simmons. The person confirmed the extension on condition of anonymity to The Associated Press because the Titans had not announced the deal. (AP Photo/David Becker, File)
Pro Bowl DL Simmons thanks Titans owner for her trust

By Teresa M. Walker Apr. 12, 2023 05:07 PM EDT

FILE - AFC defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons, of the Tennessee Titans, stands for the national anthem before the flag football event at the NFL Pro Bowl, Feb. 5, 2023, in Las Vegas. A person familiar with the deal says the Titans agreed Friday, April 7, 2023, to a four-year contract extension with Simmons. The person confirmed the extension on condition of anonymity to The Associated Press because the Titans had not announced the deal. (AP Photo/David Becker, File)
AP source: Titans reach 4-year deal with Pro Bowler Simmons

By Teresa M. Walker Apr. 07, 2023 04:24 PM EDT

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson, left, celebrates with Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) after defeating the Dallas Cowboys in overtime in an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Jaguars welcome Titans for 'all the marbles' after 2-6 start

By Mark Long Jan. 05, 2023 05:26 PM EST

Football fans gather outside of University of Cincinnati Medical Center and pray for Buffalo Bills' Damar Hamlin, Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, in Cincinnati. Hamlin was taken to the hospital after collapsing on the field during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday night. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
NFL balances emotions, tight schedule after Hamlin shock

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 03, 2023 01:42 PM EST

Tennessee Titans safety Kevin Byard (31) celebrates with teammates after intercepting a pass against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second half of an NFL football game in Inglewood, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Titans will try to end skid, stay atop AFC South with Willis

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 22, 2022 09:30 PM EST

FILE - Tennessee Titans general manager Jon Robinson looks on during warmups before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Oct. 30, 2022, in Houston. Tennessee owner Amy Adams Strunk fired general manager Jon Robinson in the midst of his seventh season with the Titans off to a 7-5 start. The Titans announced Strunk's decision in a statement released Tuesday, Dec. 6. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson, File)
Titans owner fires GM Jon Robinson in his 7th season

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 06, 2022 12:40 PM EST

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Treylon Burks (16) leaps for a pass against Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Eli Apple (20) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Titans rookie doesn't listen to talk comparing him to Brown

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 01, 2022 05:55 AM EST

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) celebrates with fans after the team's NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Titans host Bengals, insist revenge not on the menu

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 25, 2022 12:12 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor reacts to a call against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Titans host Bengals in 1st rematch since AFC divisional loss

By The Associated Press Nov. 23, 2022 05:44 PM EST

Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons (98) closes in on Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills (10) for a 12-yard sack during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Titans DL Jeffery Simmons back after missing one game

By Steve Megargee Nov. 17, 2022 07:03 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (9) makes a catch for a first down as Tennessee Titans safety Kevin Byard, right, defends during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Titans' turnaround should provide incentive for Packers

By Steve Megargee Nov. 16, 2022 03:33 PM EST

Tennessee Titans defensive end DeMarcus Walker (95) celebrates a sack of Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Packers attempt to contain Henry as Titans head to Lambeau

By The Associated Press Nov. 16, 2022 01:33 PM EST

Tennessee Titans cornerback Terrance Mitchell and Tennessee Titans safety Joshua Kalu (28) celebrate the interception made by Mitchell during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. The Tennessee Titans won 17-10. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Banged-up Titans turn plug-and-play into stingy defense

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 15, 2022 06:33 PM EST

Tennessee Titans defensive end DeMarcus Walker (95) celebrates a sack of Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Titans' timing for 1st Thursday night game couldn't be worse

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 14, 2022 04:04 PM EST

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) works in the pocket against the Denver Broncos during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Tannehill returns, throws 2 TD passes as Titans beat Broncos

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 13, 2022 04:39 PM EST

FILE - Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans got their best signs of hope at reviving one of the NFL's worst passing offenses Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022. Tannehill practiced during the portion open to media Wednesday for the first time since spraining his right ankle Oct. 23. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski, File)
Titans get QB Ryan Tannehill back after 2 games vs Denver

Nov. 13, 2022 12:01 PM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars safety Andre Cisco (5) and Denver Broncos wide receiver KJ Hamler (1) chat after the NFL football game between Denver Broncos and Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium London, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022. Denver Broncos won by 21-17.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Broncos rule out 3 vs Titans, 3 questionable with illnesses

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 11, 2022 05:32 PM EST

Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons celebrates after sacking Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills for a 12-yard loss during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
4 Titans out on defense, Tannehill chance to start vs Denver

By Terry Mccormick Nov. 11, 2022 02:55 PM EST

Denver Broncos players react during the NFL football game between Denver Broncos and Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium in London, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Ian Walton)
Titans look to rebound from OT loss as they host Broncos

By The Associated Press Nov. 10, 2022 06:47 PM EST

Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III (25) celebrates a touchdown during the NFL football game between Denver Broncos and Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium London, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Titans may get Tannehill back to help D, Henry vs. Broncos

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 10, 2022 04:52 PM EST