Titans' Jeffery Simmons lands on PFF's top 101 list
The Tennessee Titans had a horrid 2024 season. The offensive line looked awful, the quarterback position was a mess, special teams couldn't get its act together, and nothing Brian Callahan tried was effective. The lone bright spot in 2024 was the defense, which ranked near the top of the league for the entire season.
One of the reasons the Titans' defense was strong is because of the effort of Jeffery Simmons. A leader on the line, Simmons took T'Vondre Sweat under his wing and the two were a dominating force despite the losses. Simmons performed well enough in 2024 that Pro Football Focus placed him on their top 101 players list.
74. DI Jeffery Simmons, Tennessee Titans
Simmons headlined a Tennessee defensive tackle unit that finished second in the NFL in overall grade. Individually, he earned an 81.6 pass-rush grade that placed him seventh among qualified defensive tackles. This was Simmons' third out of six career seasons with an 80.0-plus overall grade.
Simmons was second in tackles for the Titans, behind linebacker Kenneth Murray Jr. Simmons recorded 76 tackles (41 solo), five sacks, four passes defended, two forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries. He may not have done it alone, but he played a vital role in the Titans' defensive success in 2024.
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