Jeffery Simmons named Tennessee Titans' top trade chip

The Tennessee Titans have had a strong offseason building around two key pieces: Cam Ward and Jeffery Simmons. Simmons is the unquestioned leader of the defense and arguably the best defensive tackle in the league. While it is doubtful that general manager Mike Borgonzi or head coach Robert Saleh would entertain it, as John Kosko of Pro Football Focus (PFF) points out, Simmons is the Titans' top trade chip .

Tennessee Titans : DI Jeffery Simmons The Titans are fully committed to a rebuild, making Simmons their most valuable trade asset. He earned an 89. 6 PFF overall grade in 2025 and ranked among interior defenders in PFF pass-rush grade (91.

4), highlighting his impact as both a disruptor and run defender. His consistent production and positional value would command a massive return. Trading Simmons could provide Tennessee with the draft capital needed to rebuild both lines and better support quarterback Cam Ward.

This take by Kosko echoes what some in the fan base have been saying: the Titans could get a haul for Simmons on the open market. But after hiring a defensive-minded head coach who employs a scheme that could take Simmons to another level, it is doubtful that Tennessee would move on from its only established star. If anything, as their free agency approach has shown, they would rather build the defense around him and likely give him a contract extension during the offseason.