When the Titans ruled out receiver Calvin Ridley and defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons on Friday, some wondered whether they were being kept out of action in advance of a potential trade at the deadline.
A source with knowledge of the situation said it’s doubtful that Simmons will be moved.
A first-round pick of the Titans in 2019, Simmons is under contact through 2027. Trading him would trigger a cap charge of $10 million in 2026.
Simmons, who missed last week and this week with a hamstring injury, is due to make $20 million next season. None of it is guaranteed.
Ridley also has a hamstring injury. He hasn’t played since Week 6. He also is signed through 2027. A trade would spark a cap charge of $11.02 million in 2026.
