Jeffery Simmons
FILE - In this Aug. 24, 2020, file photo, Tennessee Titans outside linebackers coach Shane Bowen, left, and head coach Mike Vrabel watch players during NFL football training camp in Nashville, Tenn. The NFL and the NFL Players Association found instances when the Titans failed to wear masks at all times and were “insufficiently clear” to players about not meeting or working out once the facility closed in a review given to the team Monday, Oct. 19, 2020, a person familiar with the investigation told The Associated Press. But the person familiar with the review says there was no discussion of any discipline for an individual including general manager Jon Robinson, coach Mike Vrabel or any players, and there was no discussion of punishment, including forfeitures or draft picks.  (George Walker IV/The Tennessean via AP, Pool, File)
Sidelined by COVID-19 bigger issue for NFL players, coaches

By Teresa M. Walker Oct. 23, 2020 10:43 AM EDT

Tennessee Titans wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) catches a touchdown pass over Houston Texans cornerback Bradley Roby (21) in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Henry, Titans rally past Texans 42-36 in OT, remain unbeaten

By Teresa M. Walker Oct. 18, 2020 04:29 PM EDT

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) is lifted in the air by teammate Nick Martin (66) as the team celebrates a touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Texans face off vs. undefeated Titans in AFC South showdown

By Teresa M. Walker Oct. 15, 2020 04:46 PM EDT

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Buffalo Bills on a 10-yard run in the first half of an NFL football game Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Undefeated Titans survive COVID delay with best win yet

By Teresa M. Walker Oct. 14, 2020 01:29 PM EDT

Tennessee Titans linebacker Harold Landry (58) celebrates after sacking Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) for a 10-yard loss in the first half of an NFL football game Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Tannehill scores 4 TDs as depleted Titans beat Bills 42-16

By Teresa M. Walker Oct. 13, 2020 10:11 PM EDT

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott speaks with strong safety Micah Hyde (23) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Undefeated Bills, Titans set to face off if testing allows

By Teresa M. Walker Oct. 12, 2020 01:21 PM EDT

Bills hope to play Titans pitting pair of undefeated teams

By The Associated Press Oct. 08, 2020 07:41 PM EDT
BUFFALO (4-0) at TENNESSEE (3-0) Tuesday, 7 p.m. ET CBS OPENING LINE — OFF RECORD VS. SPREAD —...

FILE - In this Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, file photo, Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Nashville, Tenn. Vrabel’s debut as an NFL head coach came in the league’s longest game because of lightning delays, and now he’s guiding the Tennessee Titans through the league’s first COVID-19 outbreak. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
Vrabel says Titans hope NFL allows them to return Wednesday

By Teresa M. Walker Oct. 06, 2020 09:46 AM EDT

Members of the Tennessee Titans take part in the national anthem before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Minneapolis. The NFL says the Tennessee Titans and Minnesota Vikings are suspending in-person activities after the Titans had three players test positive for the coronavirus, along with five other personnel. The league says both clubs are working closely with the NFL and the players’ union on tracing contacts, more testing and monitoring developments. The Titans are scheduled to host the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.(AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Virus outbreak pushes Steelers-Titans to Monday or Tuesday

By Teresa M. Walker Sep. 30, 2020 12:59 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) tries to break a tackle by Tennessee Titans inside linebacker Jayon Brown, right, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Jefferson's breakout not enough, as Vikings falter at finish

By Dave Campbell Sep. 27, 2020 07:12 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) tries to break a tackle by Tennessee Titans inside linebacker Jayon Brown, right, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Titans top winless Vikes 31-30; Gostkowski has 6 FGs

By Dave Campbell Sep. 27, 2020 04:56 PM EDT

Tennessee Titans kicker Stephen Gostkowski (3) celebrates with Dennis Kelly (71) after kicking a 49-yard field goal against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Gostkowski kicks 49-yarder as Titans beat Jaguars 33-30

By Teresa M. Walker Sep. 20, 2020 05:53 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys' Justin March (59) and Dorance Armstrong (92) look on as C.J. Goodwin (29) recovers an onside kick against the Atlanta Falcons in the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Cowboys stun Falcons with onside kick, late field goal

By The Associated Press Sep. 20, 2020 05:23 PM EDT

New England Patriots free safety Devin McCourty, right, is greeted by his twin brother, cornerback Jason McCourty, left, after Devin McCourty intercepted a pass for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
The Latest: Seahawks' Diggs ejected for helmet-to-helmet hit

By The Associated Press Sep. 20, 2020 12:47 PM EDT

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Monday, Sept. 14, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Tennessee Titans at Denver Broncos 9/14/2020

Sep. 14, 2020 10:08 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2019, file photo, Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (90) watches during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Glendale, Ariz. Jameis Winston, Cam Newton and Clowney didn't have to wait long at all to find homes in the NFL when they came out of college. The three former No. 1 overall draft picks are finding things moving much more slowly as they search for new homes or contracts this offseason. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Titans announce 1-year deal with OLB Jadeveon Clowney

By Teresa M. Walker Sep. 06, 2020 12:32 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct.27, 2019, file photo, Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons (98) plays during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Nashville, Tenn. Simmons, DaQuan Jones and Harold Landry are ready for the challenge of filling the hole left by Tennessee trading five-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman Jurrell Casey to Denver in March. (AP Photo/Michael Zito, File)
Simmons, Jones confident Titans can thrive without Casey

By Teresa M. Walker Aug. 13, 2020 07:00 PM EDT

FILE - Atlanta Falcons defensive end Vic Beasley (44) tackles Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore (12) during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C. The division that led the AFC in sacks in 2019 might be even tougher to block next season. Every team in the AFC South made at least one major move along the defensive front between free agency and the draft. Tennessee signed 2016 NFL sack leader Beasley in free agency. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn, File)
AFC South adds pass-rushing skill to already-loaded division

By Mark Long Apr. 29, 2020 12:55 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2019, file photo, Georgia offensive lineman Isaiah Wilson (79) moves in position against Vanderbilt during an NCAA college football game in Nashville, Tenn. Wilson was selected by the Tennessee Titans in the first round of the NFL draft. (AP Photo/Brett Carlsen, File)
Titans wrap quiet NFL draft with more roster moves to come

By Teresa M. Walker Apr. 25, 2020 09:38 PM EDT

FILE — In this Dec. 29, 2019, file photo, Tennessee Titans' Derrick Henry plays against the Houston Texans in an NFL football game in Houston. The Tennessee Titans have tagged Henry as their franchise player, making sure they keep the NFL rushing leader around for at least this season. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke, File)
Titans' draft-day hits, misses from Houston to Music City

By Teresa M. Walker Apr. 21, 2020 03:25 PM EDT