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Ravens G Marshal Yanda says Titans DL Jeffery Simmons spit in his face

Yanda also said that Simmons was saying some things that qualified as “just ridiculous conduct for the NFL.”

There was once concern that the rivalry between the Tennessee Titans and the Baltimore Ravens had died down some, but it looked very much alive on Saturday night.

Ravens Pro Bowl guard Marshal Yanda claims that Titans defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons spat in his face, and needed to be called out for it.

“I just want to put him on notice, in the media. I’ve never done this in my career,” said Yanda. “There’s a right way and a wrong way to play football, and that guy did not do it the right way today. So the refs and everybody in the NFL need to put him on notice. Like I said, I’ve never been spit in my face, and I literally got spit right in my face by No. 98.”

Yanda also said that Simmons was saying some things that qualified as “just ridiculous conduct for the NFL.”

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“I told Jurrell (Casey) to get your guy, because that’s ridiculous,” Yanda said. “I definitely respect Jurrell and I wanted to let him know to get your guy, because that was just, like I said, that’s not acceptable in this game.”

As of right now, there’s no video evidence of the dispute, and it’s Yanda’s word against Simmons’.

The Mississippi State product was disruptive on the 28-12 win, totaling one tackle and a fumble recovery.

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Ravens G Marshal Yanda claims Titans DL Jeffery Simmons spit in his face

Baltimore Ravens Pro Bowl guard Marshal Yanda claimed Titans rookie defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons spit on him during the playoff game

Things between the Baltimore Ravens and Tennessee Titans got heated before kickoff. The Titans came out of the tunnel during pre-game introductions and stood on Baltimore’s mid-field logo, showing disrespect to the home crowd and team.

But Ravens Pro Bowl guard Marshal Yanda says Titans defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons took things to another level. Yanda claims Simmons spit in his face during the game, according to Tom Shad of USA TODAY Sports.

“I just want to put him on notice, in the media. I’ve never done this in my career,” said Yanda. “There’s a right way and a wrong way to play football, and that guy did not do it the right way today. So the refs and everybody in the NFL need to put him on notice. Like I said, I’ve never been spit in my face, and I literally got spit right in my face by No. 98.”

Yanda also claims Simmons “was saying some stuff today that was just ridiculous conduct for the NFL.”

Though Yanda didn’t go into specifics about what he heard and when the alleged spitting took place, he said he notified officials and Titans veteran defensive lineman Jurrell Casey to watch Simmons moving forward.

“I told Jurrell to get your guy, because that’s ridiculous,” Yanda said. “I definitely respect Jurrell and I wanted to let him know to get your guy, because that was just, like I said, that’s not acceptable in this game.”

Yanda declined to answer questions about his football future and potentially retiring this offseason. However, Yanda is under contract with Baltimore through 2020 and would get a rematch with the Tennessee rookie defensive lineman next season if he returns.

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Jeffery Simmons has been everything the Titans need him to be

Simmons had a good rehab and recovered fast, making his first appearance for the Titans in Week 7 against the Los Angeles Chargers

Plenty of haze surrounded Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons after the team drafted him at No. 19 overall in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft.

The former Mississippi State Bulldog suffered an ACL injury in February, and many suspected he’d be out for the season.

But Simmons had a good rehab and recovered fast, making his first appearance for the Titans in Week 7 against the Los Angeles Chargers.

The Titans dodged a 2-5 start to the season partially due to Simmons’ efforts, who finished the victory out with four tackles and a sack on Philip Rivers.

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On the season, Simmons now totals 12 tackles and a sack over just four appearances.

In his final season with the Bulldogs, Simmons recorded 63 tackles, 18 for loss, two sacks, four passes defensed and one forced fumble.

Bleacher Report’s Kristopher Knox made note of Simmons in one of his latest articles reflecting on the 2019 rookie class.

“Not only did Simmons make it back to the field by Week 7, but he’s been a difference-maker since entering the lineup,” he wrote. “He’s been dominant at the point of attack, stonewalling ball-carriers and making life miserable for opposing quarterbacks.”

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The Titans will look for Simmons to continue to grow as a piece of Dean Pees’ defense as they face the visiting Jacksonville Jaguars at 3:05 p.m. CT on Nov. 24 in Nissan Stadium.