NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Titans are activating rookie defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons, a source confirmed to ESPN on Saturday.
The 2019 first-round pick, who is returning from a torn ACL, took the practice field for the first time Wednesday. The Titans play the the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday.
NFL Network first reported that Simmons would be activated.
Coach Mike Vrabel said Friday that the Titans wanted to see how Simmons' knee responded after going through practices before making an official announcement.
"As the week went on, my technique got better," Simmons said after practice Friday.