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Titans Declare Cam Ward and Jeffery Simmons Off-Limits Ahead of Trade Deadline

The front office is seeking draft picks by entertaining offers on veterans ahead of the Nov. 4 deadline.

Overview

  • ESPN reports Tennessee is fielding offers on tight end Chig Okonkwo, cornerback Roger McCreary and edge rusher Arden Key before the league’s cutoff.
  • Rookie No. 1 pick Cam Ward and three-time Pro Bowler Jeffery Simmons are not available in trade talks, underscoring the club’s plan to build around its core.
  • Dennard Wilson called Simmons the team’s best player, and the defensive lineman will sit out Sunday against the Colts with a hamstring injury.
  • The Titans are 1-6 after firing Brian Callahan, with Mike McCoy serving as interim coach and stressing a week-to-week focus.
  • President of team operations Chad Brinker has targeted at least 12 top-100 selections over the next three drafts, shaping Tennessee’s deadline posture.