As the NFL trade deadline looms, the Dallas Cowboys have emerged as one of the surprise contenders in pursuit of Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons, according to multiple league reports circulating Friday morning.
Simmons, a two-time Pro Bowler and one of the most feared interior defenders in football, has become a focal point of speculation as the Titans weigh potential roster reshaping moves. While no formal trade offers have been confirmed, insiders suggest that the Cowboys have “done their homework” on what it might take to pry Simmons away from Tennessee.
For Dallas, the timing makes sense. Despite boasting one of the NFL’s most explosive defenses led by Micah Parsons and Demarcus Lawrence, the Cowboys have long sought a dominant force inside the trenches. Simmons, standing at 6’4” and 305 pounds, brings the rare combination of power, quickness, and relentless motor that could take Dan Quinn’s defensive front to another level.
Adding Simmons would instantly address one of the Cowboys’ biggest weaknesses — interior pressure. Through seven weeks, Dallas ranks among the league’s leaders in sacks but sits in the bottom half in opponent rushing yards per game. Simmons’ presence could change that overnight.
Meanwhile, the Titans find themselves in a crossroads season. Sitting near the bottom of the AFC South, Tennessee is reportedly open to listening on several key veterans, especially if it means adding high-value draft picks. Simmons, who signed a four-year, $94 million extension in 2023, would command a massive return — likely including at least one first-round pick.
Cap space could complicate matters for Dallas, but team owner Jerry Jones has never shied away from bold moves when a championship window is open. The Cowboys’ front office reportedly believes that this roster, with the right reinforcement, has the talent to compete with San Francisco and Philadelphia for NFC supremacy.
While no deal is imminent, league insiders agree that this rumor is one to watch closely as the deadline approaches. A trade of this magnitude would not only shake up the NFC playoff picture but could signal Tennessee’s willingness to fully embrace a rebuild.
If Dallas lands Simmons, it would mark one of the most aggressive and impactful moves of the 2025 NFL season.
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