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Titans' Jeffery Simmons Is Voted the Top Interior Defensive Lineman in the NFL by an AP Panel
Simmons won the AP vote with 53 points and four first-place votes as his pass-rushing production and $100 million guarantee stood out.
- The Associated Press named Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons the NFL's top interior defensive lineman for the 2026 season, earning four first-place votes and 53 total points from a panel of eight writers.
- Simmons has recorded 37 1/2 sacks over the past five seasons, establishing himself as one of the NFL's most consistent interior pass rushers. The Tennessee Titans invested in him with a contract including $100 million in guaranteed money.
- Kansas City Chiefs star Chris Jones finished second with 39 points, receiving three first-place votes. Jones is a seven-time Pro Bowler with 87 1/2 career sacks anchoring Kansas City's eight-year run of success.
- Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Quinnen Williams ranked third in the poll, while Pittsburgh Steelers veteran Cameron Heyward placed fourth. Cincinnati Bengals lineman Dexter Lawrence also received voter consideration.
- Writers awarded 10 points for first-place votes, with subsequent positions receiving five, three, two, and one point respectively. The AP panel based their rankings on current player status entering the 2026 season.
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Titans’ Jeffery Simmons is voted the top interior defensive lineman in the NFL by an AP panel
Jeffery Simmons followed his first All-Pro season by signing a contract that made him the highest-paid defensive tackle ever in the NFL.
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Titans' Jeffery Simmons is voted the top interior defensive lineman in the NFL by an AP panel
Jeffery Simmons followed his first All-Pro season by signing a contract that made him the highest-paid defensive tackle ever in the NFL.
·New York, United States
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