Titans’ Jeffery Simmons Talks Elbow Injury, Plans to Return After Bye Week

Former Mississippi State star Jeffery Simmons suffers infamous Tommy John ligament tear, but unlike pitchers, won’t need surgery

Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons heads to the field before a game against the New York Jets at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024. / Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Former Mississippi State football star Jeffery Simmons now has something in common with nearly every professional baseball player.

"I'm sure everybody heard of the Tommy John with baseball players. I had that injury. But I'm good now," the Tennessee Titans defensive tackle said.

Simmons said he tore the ligament in his left elbow, but won’t require surgery. He plans to return to action after the Titans’ Week 5 bye week when the Titans host AFC South-rival Indianapolis Colts.

Jeffery Simmons said he had a Tommy John-like injury to his elbow. He said they didn't recommend surgery but having the time off will help him get right. As of now, Simmons is gradually gaining range of movement and the ability to extend his arm. pic.twitter.com/Rj12mjcZNO

— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) October 1, 2024

"I feel much better right now, much better today," Simmons said. "Going into this bye week will be good for me to keep my conditioning up and with my elbow. I know I'll be ready to roll against the Colts."

The injury did force him to miss Monday night’s 31-12 against the Miami Dolphins. Simmons said he told the Titans’ medical staff on Friday he felt he could play, but was held out of the game to avoid him further injuring himself because he wasn’t able to fully extend his arm.

In the three games he’s played in, Simmons has 12 tackles, two TFLs, a sack and a QB hit.

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