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John Harbaugh admits calling Amy Adams Strunk about Jeffery Simmons trade

New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh openly acknowledged reaching out to Nashville Titans owner Amy Adams Strunk in an effort to accelerate trade discussions for defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons. Harbaugh confirmed to reporters that he left a message for Strunk, bypassing Titans general manager Mike Borgonzi—a move that sparked debate about whether such direct owner-to-coach communication violates informal league protocols.

The Giants coach dismissed any notion of an unwritten 'code' restricting such calls, stating his team would pursue any avenue to secure Simmons, including fielding inquiries from other teams. Harbaugh’s blunt approach reflects a broader stance that only written rules should govern team communications, a position that aligns with his willingness to engage at any level if it benefits the Giants’ roster-building efforts.

The Titans did not respond to the Giants’ overture, leaving Simmons’ future unresolved as the Bears’ competing offer loomed.

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