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The Bears added a four-time Pro Bowler under contract through 2030, while giving up two first-round picks and a fourth-round selection, Spotrac said.
- On Thursday, the Chicago Bears acquired Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons, sending two first-round draft picks and a fourth-round selection to Tennessee in a major trade.
- Bears general manager Ryan Poles is betting the roster can compete while quarterback Caleb Williams remains on a cost-controlled rookie contract that accounts for just 3.2% of the salary cap.
- Simmons leads NFL defensive tackles with 28 quarterback pressures and has faced 101 double teams, second-most at the position. He will pair inside with Bears defensive tackle Grady Jarrett, who ranks 18th in pass-rush win rate at 16%.
- The player signed a three-year, $105.8 million extension in June 2026 and is under contract through 2030, providing Chicago long-term contractual certainty on its defensive line investment.
- Trading multiple first-round picks creates pressure on the front office to maximize the competitive window, requiring the Bears to rely on young, cheaper players to fill roster gaps in future seasons.
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