Giants' John Harbaugh reportedly called Titans owner directly in attempt to trade for DT Jeffery Simmons

Tennessee Titans owner Amy Adams Strunk recently received a call from Giants head coach John Harbaugh, who wanted to trade for the team's defensive tackle, Jeffery Simmons. According to The Athletic's Jonathan Jones, Harbaugh directly contacted Strunk to make the unusual trade offer. However, the trade did not go through. Instead, Simmons was dealt to the Chicago Bears on Thursday for first-round picks and a fifth-round pick.

Simmons is an All-Pro defensive tackle who is the first of his position since 1967 to be traded for multiple first-round picks. Giants general manager Joe Schoen had previously reached out to Titans general manager Mike Borgonzi about a potential trade, but was told that no deal would be possible. Bears general manager Ryan Poles admitted that he had also been told "no" when inquiring about a trade for Simmons.

However, after Schoen's exchange with Strunk, Harbaugh attempted to broker the deal, which ultimately failed. The Titans reportedly began considering offers for Simmons earlier in the week, and the trade was completed that same day.