Former Mississippi State star Jeffery Simmons etched his name into the Tennessee Titans record book on Sunday, breaking the record for most sacks in a season by a defensive tackle.
Simmons took down Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence for an eight-yard loss on the first play from scrimmage on Sunday. It was Simmons’ 11th sack of the 2025-26 season, surpassing Jurrell Casey’s 10.5 mark set in 2013.
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— Tennessee Titans (@Titans) January 4, 2026
Simmons’ record-breaking day was one of few bright spots for Tennessee (3-14), which ultimately lost 41-7 to end the regular season. The Titans saw rookie quarterback Cam Ward leave the game with a right shoulder injury, although The Athletic reported the injury as an AC joint sprain that may not require surgery. Interim head coach Mike McCoy said in his postgame press conference that Ward would undergo more tests when the team arrived back in Nashville.
Jacksonville (13-4), on the other hand, used the win to clinch the AFC South title and secure a spot in the playoffs for the first time since 2022.
While the season is over for Tennessee, Simmons will get a chance to show off his skills once more when the 2026 Pro Bowl Games happen next month. He finished the 2025-26 campaign 67 tackles, 39 of which were solo, 11 sacks, and three forced fumbles.