India, June 20 -- Jeffery Simmons is set to remain in Nashville for the foreseeable future.

The Tennessee Titans have officially locked in All-Pro defensive tackle on a massive new deal, agreeing to a three-year extension worth $105.8 million, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

The contract is said to feature $100 million in guaranteed money, a record-setting figure for a defensive tackle, and establishes Simmons as the highest-paid player at his position in NFL history. The franchise has also formally confirmed the extension.

According to Spotrac, the deal carries an average annual value higher than Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones' current contract, which would make Simmons the highest-paid defensive tackle in th...