In Week 8, the Panthers' Thursday night clash with the Packers could indirectly boost Seattle’s playoff chances. Carolina (3-3) battles injury‑ridden offensive line and cornerbacks, while Green Bay (4-4) reels from a 20-17 loss to Detroit. A Packers defeat would reshape the NFC standings, leaving the Seahawks (4-3) ahead of Green Bay and improving their wild‑card safety net if the NFC South winner trails the West champion. The article urges fans to cheer the Panthers and highlights the upcoming Seahawks‑Bears game at 5:15 pm PT on Prime Video.
Patriots return to Sunday action on Nov. 1 in Miami against the Dolphins after a Thursday night debut and a mini‑bye. Pats Pulpit’s Week 8 rooting guide lists who New England fans should cheer in the other 13 games, favoring teams that improve the Patriots’ schedule strength, draft position, or playoff tiebreakers. Picks include Packers, Ravens, Titans, Lions, Colts, Jets, Steelers, Rams, Broncos and several “good game” matchups. The guide also notes the Thursday Panthers‑Packers game and a Monday Bears‑Seahawks showdown. It helps fans track which outcomes could benefit New England’s playoff and draft outlook.
Bears head coach Ben Johnson says cornerback Coby Bryant’s knee rehab is progressing, with land running slated soon, though his change‑direction ability remains weeks away. The Bears previously pursued DeForest Buckner before trading for Jeffery Simmons, citing Simmons as a game‑changing addition. Meanwhile, Lions quarterback Jared Goff defends Dan Campbell’s aggressive fourth‑down call against the Packers in Week 7, noting the team’s confidence in such situations despite the missed conversion. Packers players Xavier McKinney and Devonte Wyatt, along with coach Matt LaFleur, criticize the officiating that they say cost Green Bay the win over Detroit.
Devin Bush was supposed to be finished after Pittsburgh and Seattle. Instead the linebacker is anchoring the middle of the Chicago Bears defense.
Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald praised the recent acquisition of former Indianapolis Colts guard Quenton Nelson ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Chicago Bears. Macdonald called Nelson a "surefire Hall of Fame guard" with three first‑team All‑Pro selections and eight Pro Bowls, saying his arrival will make the Seahawks better without diminishing the current O‑line, which he noted played its best game of the season last week. The trade, announced on Thursday, adds the veteran to a 4‑3 Seahawks team vying for a second straight win and a climb in the NFC West.
Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, fresh from a hamstring strain, enters Week 8’s Monday Night Football matchup against the Seattle Seahawks with a 71% completion rate, 1,020 passing yards, five touchdowns and one interception. Chicago sits 5‑2 while Seattle is 4‑3, and Williams openly praises Seattle’s defense as the league’s best, noting they allow just 233.9 yards per game. His comments have irked Vikings fans, whose unit ranks second in total defense and helped Minnesota start 6‑0. Williams now focuses on extending the Bears’ winning streak and challenging the defending Super Bowl champions.
The Chicago Bears debut former Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons on Monday Night Football against defending champion Seattle Seahawks in Week 8. Seahawks offensive guard Quenton Nelson—fresh from a trade to Seattle—joked he can’t escape Simmons after their recent matchup on Oct. 18, where Simmons recorded six tackles, two sacks and two tackles for loss in a 26-20 Titans win. Bears GM Ryan Poles secured the “elite” defender despite Titans GM Mike Borgonzi’s surprise at the deal. The showdown on Oct. 29 will be the first test for both new acquisitions.
The Chicago Bears have emerged as a potential trade destination for Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert amid injuries and offensive concerns.
The Chicago Bears trade a package—including two first‑round picks—to the Tennessee Titans for All‑Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons, marking the season’s largest in‑season trade and the most aggressive move by GM Ryan Poles. Simmons signs through 2030 with a light 2027 cap hit, giving Chicago a premier defensive tackle whose 98.9 PFN DT Impact grade tops the league, outpacing the next best by five points. He posted 4.0 sacks (tied for first), 38 tackles (first), and 17.4 disruption EPA (first), and excels even when double‑teamed. The acquisition bolsters a previously weak interior line, aligning with Dennis Allen’s blitz‑heavy scheme and positioning the Bears as Super Bowl contenders in the open NFC.
The Chicago Bears clear a roster spot by waiving defensive end Jamree Kromah, who was inactive for the first five games and logged two tackles and a tackle for loss in his two appearances. The move precedes the pending trade for All‑Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons from the Tennessee Titans, which will be finalized after his physical on Friday and includes a 2028 fifth‑round pick for Chicago’s 2027‑28 first‑rounders and a 2027 fourth‑rounder. Additionally, the Bears add former Michigan State cornerback Josh Butler to the practice squad.
Jonathan Taylor steps up as Colts leader! Bears trade 4 Jeffery Simmons! Bears staying in Illinois?
The Chicago Bears are reportedly nearing an agreement to stay in Illinois, with a new publicly owned stadium in Arlington Heights emerging as the leading option. Sources say lawmakers could vote on the stadium authority bill as early as next month, though nothing is signed yet. The deal would shield the Bears from property taxes and shift most costs to infrastructure and sales‑tax revenue, while Mayor Brandon Johnson’s role remains uncertain. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and minority owner Pat Ryan are actively involved, and a vote is expected during the fall veto session.
The Chicago Bears released defensive lineman Jamree Kromah on Oct. 29 to make room for newly acquired three-time All‑Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons, who is set to join the 53‑man roster after his physical. Simultaneously, the Bears added former Michigan State cornerback Josh Butler to the practice squad after his brief stints with the Cowboys and Ottawa Redblacks. The moves address depth concerns, with rookie cornerback Malik Muhammad listed as limited by a toe injury ahead of the Bears’ Nov. 2 trip to Seattle. The NFL trade deadline looms on Nov. 10.
The Chicago Bears trade defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons to the Tennessee Titans for Chicago’s 2027 and 2028 first‑round picks plus a 2027 fourth‑rounder, sparking outrage among fans. Simmons, a four‑time Pro Bowler and 2025 first‑team All‑Pro with a career‑high 11 sacks, signs a three‑year, $105.8 million extension, but the two first‑round picks make the deal the most costly defensive‑tackle trade since 1967. Critics compare it to the Myles Garrett deal, calling it an overpay, while a few view the picks as a steal. The trade puts pressure on Simmons and the Bears’ front office to deliver immediate defensive impact.
The Bears release their Week 8 injury report ahead of the Monday night clash with Seattle. Running back Kyle Monangai is a non‑participant, missing his third straight game. Linebacker D’Marco Jackson (ankle) and rookie cornerback Malik Muhammad (toe) are listed as limited, while T.J. Edwards and Jack Sanborn return as full participants after previous absences. Muhammad’s limited status is a hopeful sign for the secondary, and the updated report will be posted Friday and Saturday before the game.
Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson skips Thursday practice before the Dolphins matchup due to illness, according to ESPN insider Mike Reiss. After missing the Jets game and recovering from an ankle sprain sustained on Oct. 16 against the Raiders, Henderson looks set to return but could be listed questionable if his symptoms linger. New England sits 4‑3 in the AFC East, while Miami, fresh off a 14‑21 win over the Jets, looks to build momentum at Hard Rock Stadium.
The Seattle Seahawks slot six‑time All‑Pro Quenton Nelson at left guard for Monday night’s clash with the Chicago Bears, forcing a reshuffle on the line. Coach Mike Macdonald confirms that versatile rookie Grey Zabel will move to right guard, relegating Anthony Bradford—fresh off a return against Kansas City—to a bench role despite his strong recent play. Zabel, who started at right guard at North Dakota State but has never played the position in the NFL, remains a flexible backup, while Bradford stays ready in case injuries arise. The move bolsters Seattle’s depth following the Nelson trade.
After months of courting Hammond, Indiana, the Chicago Bears are now close to a deal that would keep them in Illinois. A new legislative framework would let an Illinois municipality create an independent authority to own a public‑owned stadium, exempting the team from property taxes and reviving the stalled Arlington Heights plan. The Illinois legislature is set to vote on the stadium‑authority bill in the November‑December session, while the Bears’ board had already authorized preliminary work on a Northwest Indiana site. With minority owner Pat Ryan and Commissioner Roger Goodell backing an Illinois solution, the move to Indiana may finally be off the table.
Dillon Thieneman leads the Chicago Bears in tackles and never leaves the field. Why the rookie safety belongs in the Defensive Rookie of the Year conversation.
The Chicago Bears, now 5-2 and led by elite quarterback Caleb Williams, trade for All‑Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons, giving up two first‑round picks and a fourth‑rounder to the Tennessee Titans. To open a roster spot, the team releases 26‑year‑old defensive end Jamree Kromah, a preseason standout who posted nine tackles, three sacks and a forced fumble but saw limited regular‑season action. Kromah may return to the practice squad as the Bears also add DB Josh Butler and welcome Montez Sweat back from suspension. The move underscores Chicago’s aggressive push to boost its pass rush.
The headline move on Thursday sees the Chicago Bears acquire DT Jeffery Simmons from the Tennessee Titans, giving up a 2027 first‑rounder, a 2027 fourth‑rounder and a 2028 first‑rounder while receiving a 2028 fifth‑round pick. Chicago also adds DB Josh Butler to the practice squad and waives DE Jamree Kromah. Other notable moves include the Colts signing G Joshua Gray and T Charlie Heck, the Cowboys activating DE Jonathan Bullard, the Panthers elevating Jake Curhan and Marco Wilson, and the Titans adding NT Timmy Horne after swapping Simmons.
Chicago Bears are finally closing in on a long-awaited stadium deal.
The Chicago Bears seal a blockbuster trade Thursday, sending two future first‑round picks to the Tennessee Titans for star pass rusher Jeffery Simmons, boosting a 5‑2 Bears squad. Simultaneously, officials claim the franchise is “close to a deal” to keep a new stadium in Illinois, likely in Arlington Heights, under a law letting a municipal authority own the venue tax‑free, with taxpayers covering only roads and infrastructure. While Soldier Field remains home for now, the Bears head to Seattle on Monday at 8:15 p.m. ET.
The latest news surrounding the Bears stadium is good news for Illinois residents.
With the Chicago Bears bolstering their defensive line with Jeffery Simmons' addition, they just need a shutdown cornerback to round things up.