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Even without Jeffery Simmons, the Titans are still a team to be wary of

The Tennessee Titans may have traded away one of the most dominant defensive tackles in the NFL, but don’t expect Cincinnati Bengals center Ted Karras to shed any tears over Jeffery Simmons’ departure. And don’t expect him to take the…

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 10:45 AM
Even without Jeffery Simmons, the Titans are still a team to be wary of
Key Things to Know
  • Bengals center Ted Karras warned Cincinnati cannot take the Titans lightly despite Tennessee trading Jeffery Simmons.
  • The Tennessee Titans traded All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons to the Chicago Bears.
  • Karras highlighted Titans defensive lineman John Franklin-Myers as a dangerous opponent who demands respect.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Cincinnati Bengals center Ted Karras warned that the Tennessee Titans remain a serious threat despite trading away All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons. With the 4-2 Bengals preparing to host Tennessee on Sunday, Karras stressed that Cincinnati cannot afford to treat the matchup as an easy victory in a competitive AFC North race.

While Simmons was traded to the Chicago Bears, Karras highlighted defensive lineman John Franklin-Myers as a dangerous player who commands respect. He emphasized that the Bengals' offensive line must maintain consistency and strong execution to help the team improve to 5-2.

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