Inside the new Jeffery Simmons deal
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Key Points:
- Jeffery Simmons and the Tennessee Titans have agreed to a new five-year contract extension worth $105.8 million, setting a new market standard for defensive tackles with an average annual value of approximately $35.2 million.
- The deal includes $60.2 million fully guaranteed at signing and a practical guarantee of $90 million after the first season, making Simmons the first defensive tackle to have $100 million in total guarantees at signing.
- The contract features a $20 million signing bonus, fully guaranteed base salaries for the first three years, and various roster and workout bonuses, with no per-game active roster bonuses included.
- The agreement represents a firm three-year, $90 million commitment, with an additional $10 million guaranteed into the fourth year, reflecting Simmons' status as a top defensive player following his first All-Pro selection.
