Here's how Jeffery Simmons' extension shakes out for IDP value.
The contract itself ($105.8M, $100M guaranteed — highest-paid DT ever) is a vote of confidence from the Titans, locking him in as the defensive centerpiece through at least 2028. That's great news for dynasty IDP — you know he's not going anywhere (from the Jeffery Simmons page).
What actually moves the needle for 2026 production:
- New scheme under Robert Saleh — The wiki notes it "emphasizes aggression and attacking rather than relying on technique and double-team management" and calls it a fit for Simmons' play style. Saleh's defenses have historically made interior pass rushers more productive (think DeForest Buckner's peak years). This is the biggest positive.
- Coming off a career-best 11 sacks (2025) and got his right elbow cleaned up after 2.5 years of bracing issues — he's healthier entering this season than he's been in a while.
- The catch: A planned rotation limits him to ~60% of snaps to keep him fresh. That cap caps his raw tackle ceiling a bit, but for a DT spot, you're rostering him for sack upside anyway.
Bottom line for IDP: If your league uses a dedicated DT slot, Simmons is already a top-2 option at the position. The extension confirms the team commitment, the Saleh scheme unlocks more pass-rush aggression, and the elbow cleanup removes a lingering physical drag. The snap rotation is the only real concern, but 11 sacks on 60% of snaps last year suggests he's efficient enough to make it work.