Patriots Named Trade Fit for $105 Million All-Pro Who Vrabel ‘Loves’

Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer suggested the New England Patriots could pursue a blockbuster trade for Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons ahead of the November 10 NFL trade deadline. Breer highlighted head coach Mike Vrabel's past relationship with Simmons, whom he coached in Tennessee from 2019 to 2023, as a primary reason for the potential pursuit following New England's 30-24 loss to the Chicago Bears.

However, any potential trade faces major hurdles due to the three-year, $105.8 million extension Simmons signed in June. The contract includes approximately $100 million guaranteed and keeps the 28-year-old All-Pro under contract through the 2030 season, making a sudden deal complicated for New England.