The Tennessee Titans are an absolute mess, sitting at a brutal 1-6 to kick off the 2026 season, and it looks like they are headed for a fifth straight year out of the playoffs. With the NFL’s November 10 trade deadline looming, everyone expected them to be sellers, maybe even shipping off some big names. But star defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons just dropped a bombshell, basically telling the league he is not going anywhere.
Simmons Shuts Down the Hype Train
Simmons did not mince words when he addressed the trade rumors swirling around him. He told reporters, “Each and every day I wake up, my goal is just to be where my feet are at. Never looking ahead, just be in the moment.” He is focused on what he *can* control, calling the outside media and fan speculation a “distraction.” And here is the kicker: he hasn’t heard a peep from his agent or the Titans organization about a move. “As far as I know, I’m gonna be here,” Simmons stated. He even laid out his choice, saying he “could be that type of guy to say, ‘I want out,’ or I could be the type of guy to stay here in my leadership and everything to help turn things back around.” Yeah, he’s choosing to stay and lead.
An Elite Talent Not Looking For An Out
Let’s be real, Simmons is an absolute beast. The man is 29 years old, a four-time Pro Bowler, and was a first-team All-Pro last season after racking up a career-high 11 sacks. This season, despite the Titans’ struggles, he is still putting in work. Through seven games, he has 38 tackles (six for loss), four sacks, nine quarterback hits, four passes defensed, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery. An elite interior presence like that? Every team looking for a Super Bowl push would be salivating at the chance to add him. But it sounds like they are out of luck. Simmons isn’t pushing for a move, which has to sting for any GM who thought they had a shot.
As the November 10 trade deadline creeps closer, Simmons’ words are loud and clear. He is focused on being present and leading a struggling team, not on jumping ship. What does this mean for the Titans? They have got a premier talent committed to staying, but they are still staring down a rough season with a ton of questions about their direction.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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