Saturday’s NFL roster moves see several teams reshuffle practice squads and address injuries. The Bears cut DB Anthony Johnson, while the Bills elevate Geno Stone and A.J. Woods and sign Te’Cory Couch. Denver promotes G Gavin Ortega and RB Cody Schrader, signs DB Taylor Rapp, and puts RB R.J. Harvey on IR. The Chargers and Chiefs each lose a starter to IR (Derwin James, L’Jarius Sneed) and add practice‑ squad defensive backs. The Cowboys activate DB P.J. Locke; the Raiders activate WR Jack Bech. Numerous other clubs—Browns, Cardinals, Jets, Patriots, Ravens, Steelers, and more—elevate or sign players from their practice squads.
General manager Ryan Poles reveals how the Chicago Bears swiftly closed a deal for All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons. After scouting him in joint practices, the Bears, sitting 5‑2, targeted the Titans' 1‑6 squad and, despite surrendering two first‑round picks, finalized the trade on October 11, 2026. Poles credits an existing rapport with Titans GM Mike Borgonzi and a rapid negotiation window that sealed Simmons' contract through 2030. The move, described as “fast” by Poles, aims to boost Chicago's defense both now and in the long term.
At a Vatican audience on Oct. 31, 2026, newly elected Pope Leo IV — a Chicago native and former Villanova graduate — receives a basketball from delegations of Villanova and Notre Dame. While both schools' men’s and women’s teams face off on All Saints’ Day, the Pope announces he will remain neutral, despite his known fandom for the Chicago White Sox and Bears. The quirky moment highlights the unexpected sports tie‑in of the first American pontiff.
The Chicago Bears, leading the NFC North, announce that running back Kyle Monangai is ruled out for the Week 8 Monday Night Football clash with the Seattle Seahawks. Monangai, sidelined since his 146-yard game on Oct. 4, has struggled with toe and thumb injuries, and the team says he won’t be traded. Meanwhile, D’Andre Swift receives a positive injury update as Chicago eyes another playoff run and a possible first Super Bowl appearance since 2007. The Bears will face Mike Macdonald’s tough Seattle defense at Lumen Field without Monangai.
With Cole Kmet on injured reserve, the Bears could not afford a Loveland absence. Inside his clean final injury report and what it unlocks in Seattle.
Veteran running back Zach Charbonnet is set to make his 2026 season debut for the Seattle Seahawks on Monday Night Football against the Chicago Bears. After missing the season with a torn ACL suffered in the 2025 playoffs, Charbonnet—who logged 730 rushing yards and 12 TDs last year—has no injury designation and will join fellow back Jadarian Price in the backfield. The Seahawks (4-3) host the 5-2 Bears at 8:15 p.m. ET, hoping his return adds momentum after a 20-3 win over the Chiefs.
The Seahawks will have multiple starters sidelined in Monday's massive prime time matchup with the Bears, but for the first time all season, the backfield could be truly whole with Zach Charbonnet ready to roll.
The Seattle Seahawks host the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football in Week 8, debuting six‑time All‑Pro guard Quenton Nelson after left tackle Charles Cross is ruled out with an ankle injury. With Anthony Bradford questionable and both Rashid Shaheed and Velus Jones Jr. sidelined, Josh Jones shifts to left tackle and Grey Zabel moves to right guard. The Seahawks also need to activate backup RB Jadarian Price to the 53‑man roster before kickoff, as neither he nor Zach Charbonnet has a gameday designation. The Bears arrive with new defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons, setting up a high‑stakes showdown at Lumen Field.
Kyle Monangai is out again, and Ben Johnson says Chicago will need all three backs Monday night. What that means for practice squad success story Zavier Scott.
The Seattle Seahawks beat the Kansas City Chiefs 20-3 Sunday, but edge rusher Uchenna Nwosu draws a $17,911 fine for a horse‑collar tackle on Patrick Mahomes. The penalty forced a replayed down, and Mahomes later recovered a strip‑sack by Derick Hall to preserve a Chiefs field goal. It’s the only fine issued in the game, and a repeat horse‑collar offense will trigger a one‑game suspension. Nwosu is listed as doubtful for Monday Night Football against the Chicago Bears, raising questions about his availability.
Former NFL quarterback Joe Flacco vows to pay any future NFL fines levied against Chicago Bears rookie Caleb Williams for wearing Caddix cleats with visible branding. Williams has already been fined $35,823 over weeks 6 and 7 for the non‑compliant shoes, after $11,941 and $23,882 penalties. Flacco, a longtime Caddix user and investor, pledged support, echoing founder Jack Rasmussen’s similar offer. Despite the fines, Williams remains the Bears’ starter, holding 1,020 passing yards, five touchdowns and 128 rushing yards in four games.
Ben Johnson builds protections for a living, and he just explained why Jeffery Simmons breaks them. Inside the quote that defines the Bears blockbuster trade.
The Chicago Bears confirm tight end Colston Loveland is fully cleared for practice and will play in Week 8, while running back Kyle Monangly is ruled out with thumb and toe injuries. Loveland, a sophomore starter who helped the Bears reach last season’s playoffs, provides a boost to an offense that’s currently 5-2 and second in the NFC North. Monangly, a notable backup behind D’Andre Swift, remains sidelined as Chicago prepares for a primetime road game against Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks on Nov. 2 at 8:15 p.m. ET.
Monday night’s showdown between the 5‑2 Chicago Bears and 4‑3 Seattle Seahawks gains extra drama as running back Kyle Monangai is ruled out for a fourth straight game with a thumb/toe injury. The Bears list cornerback Malik Muhammad (toe) and linebacker D’Marco Jackson (ankle) as questionable, but T.J. Edwards, Jack Sanborn and tight end Colston Loveland are cleared to play. Seahawks injury details are pending.
NFL insider Evan Sidery says the Chicago Bears and Los Angeles Chargers are deep in trade talks for Khalil Mack, with Chicago offering a Day‑3 fourth‑ or fifth‑round pick. Mack, 35, reportedly wants to return to Chicago and chase a Super Bowl, having recorded three sacks and 16 pressures in six games. However, The Athletic’s Jonathan Jones reports the winless 0‑6 Chargers are refusing to discuss a deal, claiming Mack isn’t available. With the trade deadline on Nov. 10, the Bears and fans are urging a move while the Chargers may be bluffing or holding a future Hall of Famer.
Defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons joins the Chicago Bears, turning former trash‑talk with rookie quarterback Caleb Williams into teammate camaraderie. After a 2024 on‑field clash that ended in a 24‑17 Bears win, Simmons, a four‑time Pro Bowler and 2025 First‑Team All‑Pro, was acquired from the Titans on Oct. 29, 2026 for two future first‑round picks and a fourth‑rounder. He pledges to “go to war” for his guys, while Williams, who has thrown for 1,020 yards, five TDs and two rushing scores this season, looks to benefit from Simmons’ veteran pass‑rush. The trade reunites the pair after years of rivalry.
Defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons, acquired from the Titans on Oct. 29, vows to quickly embrace the Bears‑Packers rivalry. Coming off a 2025 All‑Pro season with 44.5 sacks, the 29‑year‑old aims to shore up Chicago’s struggling defensive line. The Bears, fresh off a 30‑24 win over New England after a 31‑7 loss to Green Bay in Week 5, will face the Packers again on Dec. 25 at Soldier Field. Simmons promises to bring his pressure‑making ability to the rivalry and help turn the Bears’ defense around.
Giants head coach John Harbaugh bypassed GM Joe Schoen and called Titans owner Amy Adams Strunk directly to try securing All‑Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons before the Nov. 10 trade deadline. Both Titans GM Mike Borgonzi and Strunk reaffirmed that trade decisions rested with the GM, and Simmons ultimately headed to the Chicago Bears on Oct. 29 for a 2027 first‑ and fourth‑round pick, a 2028 first‑rounder and a 2028 fifth‑round pick. The move, seen as breaking NFL trade etiquette, underscores the Giants' aggressive drive to bolster their defensive line as they sit atop the NFC East entering Week 9.
Seattle’s defense, under Mike Macdonald, has just shut down the Broncos (17 points) and the Chiefs (only three points) in back‑to‑back games, forcing quarterbacks like Patrick Mahomes into modest totals. Now the Bears, 5‑2 and led by rising offensive mind Ben Johnson, arrive in Seattle. Johnson’s motion‑heavy, balanced attack will test Macdonald’s scheme, especially against quarterback Caleb Williams, whose pocket play is Seattle’s priority. The tight‑end battle—Chicago’s Colston Loveland (26 catches, 244 yards, 2 TDs) versus Seattle’s Ernest Jones—could also swing the outcome. The preview highlights how Seattle must keep Williams in the pocket while containing the Bears’ versatile offense.
D'Andre Swift has seven rushing touchdowns and the Bears keep winning, all while Rome Odunze sits on zero receiving scores. How long can the drought last?
Before the Chicago Bears completed a blockbuster deal that sent two first‑round picks for All‑Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons, New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh personally called Titans owner Amy Adams Strunk to try to secure the player. The move, reported by The Athletic, bypassed GM Joe Schoen and drew criticism for violating NFL protocol. Giants officials hope Simmons would have shored up their porous interior line after trading three‑time Pro Bowl nose tackle Dexter Lawrence to the Bengals in April, bolstering both run defense and pass‑rush for edge threats Brian Burns and Kayvon Thibodeaux.
Ahead of the 2026 trade deadline, the Chicago Bears, now 5-2 after acquiring defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons, are assessing three players they might move. Backup quarterback Tyson Bagent, an undrafted former Division II star, offers reliable depth behind Caleb Williams and could fetch value as an affordable starter, but Chicago may keep him to safeguard against injury. Defensive lineman Kentavius Street, who added versatility after joining from Atlanta, faces reduced playing time with Simmons anchoring the interior line, making him a potential trade chip for a late‑round pick. Both players provide trade appeal, yet the Bears must weigh roster stability against the compensation they can secure.
Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles says the reunion of edge rusher Montez Sweat with former Mississippi State teammate Jeffery Simmons will boost Sweat’s production. After a two‑game suspension, Sweat posted two sacks and four QB hits in five games and logged 10 sacks last season. Simmons, who tallied 11 sacks in 2025 and four in his first seven games this year, is expected to draw interior pressure that opens lanes for Sweat. Defensive coordinator Dennis Allen believes the inside‑out pressure will help the secondary, but cautions that success still depends on coordinated play. The Bears, now 5‑2, hope the familiar chemistry translates into more disruptive defense.
The Bengals head to Paycor Stadium on Oct. 31, 2026, looking for a third straight win against a struggling Titans team (1-6) after a comeback over Baltimore. The matchup gains extra buzz as Packers star Micah Parsons predicts Cincinnati will claim the AFC No. 1 seed. The article also notes the Titans’ recent trade of Jeffery Simmons to Chicago, Bengals injury updates (one player out, another questionable), and a preview of Week 8’s key storylines.
The Tennessee Titans are "more likely" to trade wide receiver Calvin Ridley than running back Tony Pollard, NFL insider Tom Pelissero reported Saturday on his Substack.