Jeffery Simmons
FILE — In this Oct. 27, 2019, file photo, Tennessee Titans defensive end Jurrell Casey plays against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in an NFL football game in Nashville, Tenn. The four-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman turned in one of the Titans' best playoff performances to put them into the AFC championship game against the Kansas City Chiefs. (AP Photo/James Kenney, File)
Titans lineman eager for 1st AFC title game in 9th season

By Teresa M. Walker Jan. 15, 2020 06:39 PM EST

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) celebrates during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Baltimore. The Titans won 28-12. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Titans stun Ravens, head to AFC title game with 28-12 win

By Barry Wilner Jan. 11, 2020 11:35 PM EST

Tennessee Titans wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) is congratulated by running back Derrick Henry, right, after Brown scored a touchdown on a 49-yard run against the New Orleans Saints in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Titans' Henry will play vs Houston with playoff spot on line

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 26, 2019 05:37 PM EST

Tennessee Titans wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) runs 49 yards for a touchdown against the New Orleans Saints in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Rookie wants Titans' playoff berth over 1,000-yard season

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 24, 2019 05:06 PM EST

Seattle without four starters for game against Cardinals

By The Associated Press Dec. 22, 2019 12:15 PM EST
The Seattle Seahawks will be down four starters for their game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. Defensive end Jadeveon Clowney,...

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel watches from the sideline in the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Titans will have Derrick Henry, not Jackson against Saints

Dec. 20, 2019 06:59 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) talks with referee Walt Anderson (66) in the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
49ers lose in wild finish but end six-year playoff drought

By The Associated Press Dec. 15, 2019 11:27 AM EST

Carolina Panthers quarterback Kyle Allen (7) hands off to running back Christian McCaffrey (22) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Tennessee Titans at Carolina Panthers 11/3/2019

Nov. 03, 2019 01:15 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cameron Brate (84) celebrates with quarterback Jameis Winston (3) after making a touchdown catch against the Carolina Panthers during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
Titans ready to start winning streak vs. rested, eager Bucs

By Teresa M. Walker Oct. 24, 2019 08:38 PM EDT

Tennessee Titans defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons (98) huddles with teammates in the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. The game is the first for the Titans' top draft pick. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Bucs coach had hoped to avoid seeing Titans' top draft pick

By Teresa M. Walker Oct. 24, 2019 05:04 PM EDT

Buccaneers-Titans Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Oct. 24, 2019 04:26 PM EDT
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS (2-4) AT TENNESSEE (3-4) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE — Titans by 2½ ...

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans won 23-20. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Switch from Mariota to Tannehill gives Titans hope

By Teresa M. Walker Oct. 21, 2019 04:52 PM EDT

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Tajae Sharpe (19) celebrates with Adam Humphries (10) and Taylor Lewan, left, after Sharpe scored a touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Casey recovers fumble, Titans hold off Chargers' rally 23-20

By Teresa M. Walker Oct. 20, 2019 07:51 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers outside linebacker Thomas Davis (58) talks with former Tennessee Titans linebacker Tim Shaw before an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. Shaw was diagnosed in 2014 with ALS. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Los Angeles Chargers at Tennessee Titans 10/20/2019

Oct. 20, 2019 03:58 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) passes as he is pressured by Tennessee Titans inside linebacker Rashaan Evans (54) in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
The Latest: Cowboys' Maher kicks another from at least 62

By The Associated Press Oct. 20, 2019 01:21 PM EDT

Bears QB Mitchell Trubisky back in lineup against Saints

By The Associated Press Oct. 20, 2019 12:27 PM EDT
Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky is active against the New Orleans Saints after missing a game because of a left shoulder injury. Trubisky...

FILE- In this July 29, 2019, file photo, Tennessee Titans defensive lineman and top draft pick Jeffery Simmons runs during NFL football training camp in Nashville, Tenn. The defensive tackle out of Mississippi State tore his ACL in February but has begun practicing with the Titans even as he remains on the non-football injury list. The Titans are using the workouts to see if he is recovered enough to play, possibly against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Titans activate top pick Simmons after torn ACL in February

Oct. 19, 2019 01:55 PM EDT

FILE- In this July 29, 2019, file photo, Tennessee Titans defensive lineman and top draft pick Jeffery Simmons runs during NFL football training camp in Nashville, Tenn. The defensive tackle out of Mississippi State tore his ACL in February but has begun practicing with the Titans even as he remains on the non-football injury list. The Titans are using the workouts to see if he is recovered enough to play, possibly against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Titans' top draft pick practicing, looking to make NFL debut

By Teresa M. Walker Oct. 18, 2019 04:51 PM EDT

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel argues with down judge Kent Payne in the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Reeling Titans, Chargers each desperate for a win

By Teresa M. Walker Oct. 17, 2019 03:57 PM EDT

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill scrambles during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Vrabel: Titans switch to Tannehill at QB looking for spark

By Teresa M. Walker Oct. 16, 2019 12:39 PM EDT