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Titans eject Jeffery Simmons after practice punch

8/5/2026

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Simmons Ejected

Jeffery Simmons was ejected from the Tennessee Titans’ practice on Aug. 4, 2026 after punching right tackle JC Latham.
Head coach Robert Saleh said any player who throws a punch is removed, stressing aggression must stay disciplined.
The scuffle started when Simmons’ helmet was ripped off during an 11-on-11 drill and a tussle with center Austin Schlottman, after he signed a three-year, $105.8 million extension in June, becoming the NFL’s highest-paid defensive tackle.

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Moore Leaves

Dan Moore left the Aug 4, 2026 practice with a right-leg issue, was not seen again, and his absence prompted a pending evaluation.
The defensive unit recorded three interceptions of backup quarterback Mitch Trubisky, two of them by rookie linebacker Anthony Hill.
Quarterback Cam Ward threw a 65-yard touchdown to rookie Carnell Tate while backup Will Levis completed six of twelve passes, two deep throws to Bryce Oliver.

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Simmons Ejected

Jeffery Simmons was ejected from the Tennessee Titans’ practice on Aug. 4, 2026 after punching right tackle JC Latham.
Head coach Robert Saleh said any player who throws a punch is removed, stressing aggression must stay disciplined.
The scuffle started when Simmons’ helmet was ripped off during an 11-on-11 drill and a tussle with center Austin Schlottman, after he signed a three-year, $105.8 million extension in June, becoming the NFL’s highest-paid defensive tackle.

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