In other words, Simmons will likely enter into his age-28 season as a Titan again. Kuharsky says his sources believe Simmons would be worth a second- or third-round pick. Simmons finished the year playing up to his usual standard, with a 80.0 PFF defensive grade and a career-best 81.6 PFF pass rush grade. The Titans would need a quick turnaround to be competitive by the end of his prime, but of course they’re going to believe that they’ll find that turnaround.

Simmons suffered the injury to his left elbow and missed the Titans’ Week 4 win over the Dolphins. He did not need surgery, but needed to wear a brace and will get a Week 5 bye to recover. Simmons has a 12-tackle season through three games and aims to return for Week 6.

The 2019 first-round pick failed to practice at any point this week in preparation for the team’s Week 4 Monday Night Football game and was ultimately held out with the release of inactives. The Titans, for the most part, remain relatively healthy heading into their clash with the Dolphins.

Simmons has played in all three games for the Titans this season, racking up 11 tackles, two TFLs, and one sack. The veteran lineman has only been listed on the injury report for veteran rest up to this point, meaning this elbow injury is a new issue he’s dealing with. With their Week 4 matchup against the Dolphins still four days away, it’s possible Simmons suits up later in the week and is good to go come Monday.