Defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons has agreed in principle to a four-year contract extension with the Tennessee Titans, sources revealed to ESPN on Friday. The deal, which is reportedly worth $94 million, is expected to consist of $66 million in guarantees and a further $24 million signing bonus.
Simmons, who was selected by the Titans as the number 19 overall draft pick, has been involved in four seasons with the Titans. He has made 21 sacks, 28 tackles, and 46 quarterback hits during his Titans career.
This contract extension provides long-term security for Simmons and a future with the Titans. Prior to agreeing to the deal, Simmons was set to exercise his fifth-year option at $10.75 million. Signing an extension with Simmons was a priority of new Titans general manager Ran Carthon, who arrived at the team in January.
“We are not done yet,” Simmons said on Twitter. “We have so much work to do!”
Last year proved to be a breakthrough season for Simmons, with the 25-year-old player posting 7.5 sacks despite playing the final eight games with an injured ankle.
