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Chicago Bears to Trade for Tennessee Titans Tackle Jeffery Simmons
Chicago paid a premium for one of the NFL’s top interior defenders, hoping he can lift a questionable line and accelerate a Super Bowl push.
- On Thursday, October 29, 2026, the Chicago Bears acquired defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons from the Tennessee Titans, sending 2027 and 2028 first-round picks and a 2027 fourth-round selection in the blockbuster trade.
- The struggling Tennessee Titans, at 1-6, parted with their star player as general manager Ryan Poles signaled the 5-2 Chicago Bears' 'all-in' Super Bowl pursuit.
- Since 2025, Simmons leads all defensive tackles with 15 sacks, 23 tackles for loss, and 85 pressures, according to NFL NextGenStats, providing elite three-down production on 399 snaps.
- Quarterback Caleb Williams posted a two-word message on Instagram following the trade, and Simmons arrived at Halas Hall on Thursday expecting to debut Monday against Seattle.
- Simmons remains under contract through 2030 with an $11 million cap hit next season, providing Chicago financial flexibility before Williams becomes eligible for a contract extension.
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