Titans Pro Bowler Jeffery Simmons Among NFL Stars Competing This Weekend in Sport Fishing Championship

An event called "The Catch" will be broadcast live from 2 to 4 p.m. CT on Saturday, April 20, on CBS Sports Network. Tennessee Titans defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons is one of 14 NFL players participating.

Dec 17, 2023; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons (98) / Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

NASHVILLE — Jeffery Simmons, a defensive lineman for the Tennessee Titans, is set to tackle saltwater fishing in an upcoming competition this weekend.

An event called "The Catch" will feature 14 NFL players partnering with the Sport Fishing Championship's top anglers in a made-for-TV special. The contest will be broadcast live from 2 to 4 p.m. CT on Saturday, April 20, on CBS Sports Network. Simmons will participate in saltwater fishing.

“We’re bringing together elite SFC athletes and pairing them with NFL superstars and, to no surprise, everyone is out to win,” Mark Neifeld, CEO and Commissioner of Sport Fishing Championship, said via press release. “NFL players have proven to be quick studies to our sport, so I can’t wait to see which teams rise to the top!”

Based on his most recent post on X, formerly known as Twitter, Simmons appears to have started preparing for the contest a couple of weeks ago.

In addition to SImmons, the other NFL participants are: James Bradberry, DB, Philadelphia Eagles (Pro Bowl, All-Pro); Brian Burns, LB, New York Giants (2X Pro Bowl); Jalen Carter, DL, Philadelphia Eagles (NFC Defensive Rookie of the Year); James Cook, RB, Buffalo Bills (Pro Bowl); Trey Hendrickson, DL, Cincinnati Bengals (3X Pro Bowl, All-Pro); Alvin Kamara, RB, New Orleans Saints (5X Pro Bowl, 2X All-Pro); Raheem Mostert, RB, Miami Dolphins (Pro Bowl); David Njoku, TE, Cleveland Browns (Pro Bowl); Kayvon Thibodeaux, LB, New York Giants (All-Rookie Team); Rachaad White, RB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers; Quinnen Williams, DL, New York Jets (2X Pro Bowl, All-Pro); and Quincy Williams, LB, New York Jets (All-Pro).

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