Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh has been accused of violating league norms after reportedly contacting Tennessee Titans ownership regarding defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons, according to a report by Ed Valentine for SB Nation published on October 31, 2026.
The nature of the communication and the specific norms allegedly breached were not detailed in the initial report. Such direct contact between a head coach and another team's ownership about a player under contract would typically be considered a violation of NFL anti-tampering policies and league protocols governing inter-team communications.
Simmons, a two-time Pro Bowl selection, has been a cornerstone of the Titans' defense since being drafted in 2019. Harbaugh, the longest-tenured head coach in the NFL, has led the Ravens since 2008.
The NFL has not issued a statement on the matter, and neither the Ravens nor the Titans have publicly commented on the report.
