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All-Pro Superstar Jeffery Simmons Ejected From Tennessee Titans Camp

This article was originally published on Total Pro Sports.

Jeffery Simmons in practice.
Jeffery Simmons (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)

Jeffery Simmons is a dominant NFL defensive tackle for the Tennessee Titans. Known as “Big Jeff,” he has established himself as one of the league’s premier interior disrupters.

He has earned multiple Pro Bowl and All-Pro honors through elite power and athleticism.

Unfortunately, his disruptive nature reared its ugly head during training camp this week. It led to major issues with the team.

Tennessee Titans Practice Erupts After Star Lineman Jeffery Simmons Launches Heated Punch

Dec 29, 2024; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons (98) heads to the locker room for half time against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images

The high-intensity world of NFL training camps reached a boiling point in Nashville during a physical morning practice session. Published by the league’s official media outlets, a fiery report detailing a major scrum at the training facility has captured the attention of football fans everywhere.

The intense altercation occurred early during a competitive full-team drill between the starting offensive and defensive lines. Subsequently, the highly explosive Jeffery Simmons let his emotions boil over completely after a particularly physical blocking sequence.

The All-Pro defensive tackle scuffled briefly with center Austin Schlottmann before swinging wildly at rookie right tackle JC Latham. The heavy punch immediately brought play to an abrupt halt, forcing coaches to rush in to separate the combatants.

The Practice Field Ejection and Consequences for Simmons

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – NOVEMBER 27: Jeffery Simmons #98 of the Tennessee Titans takes to the field before a game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Nissan Stadium on November 27, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Predictably, the aggressive on-field behavior prompted an immediate disciplinary response from the Tennessee leadership. Furthermore, head coach Robert Saleh imposed a strict, game-like penalty by immediately removing the star defender from the primary session.

While the main team continued their structured gridiron drills, the defensive leader finished his morning doing strenuous conditioning work on a distant side field.

Moreover, this specific outburst marks the second consecutive day that the star lineman has been involved in physical post-play altercations. By setting a chaotic tone early in August, the veteran is demonstrating an aggressive mindset that coaches must carefully manage.

During the 2025 NFL regular season, Simmons played in 15 games. He recorded 39 combined tackles (39 solo), 11.0 sacks, and 3 forced fumbles, earning First-team All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors.

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