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Titans Eye Ridley Trade, Simmons Stay Despite Injuries

11/3/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The Tennessee Titans are unlikely to trade defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons before the deadline.
Simmons has a hamstring injury, is under contract through 2027, and a trade would incur a $10 million cap charge.
The Titans are pursuing a trade for receiver Calvin Ridley, who has a hamstring injury and hasn’t played since Week 6.
Ridley is signed through 2027 and would trigger an $11.02 million cap charge if traded.

History

Historical Context

The 2011 NFL Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) emerged from contentious negotiations that began in 2010, following the expiration of the previous CBA. Key changes included a salary cap of $120.375 million and a rookie wage scale, reshaping player contracts and trades. This agreement, which ran through 2021, continues to influence team strategies, as seen with the Tennessee Titans' significant cap charges for players like Jeffery Simmons.

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Story summary

The Tennessee Titans are unlikely to trade defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons before the deadline.
Simmons has a hamstring injury, is under contract through 2027, and a trade would incur a $10 million cap charge.
The Titans are pursuing a trade for receiver Calvin Ridley, who has a hamstring injury and hasn’t played since Week 6.
Ridley is signed through 2027 and would trigger an $11.02 million cap charge if traded.

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