The Chicago Bears have sealed a blockbuster deal with the Tennessee Titans, sending their 2027 and 2028 first‑round picks plus a 2027 fourth‑rounder to acquire All‑Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons and a fifth‑round pick. Simmons, a four‑time Pro Bowler who logged 11 sacks, 67 tackles and 17 TFLs in 2025, joins a Bears defense that already features Grady Jarrett, giving coordinator Dennis Allen an interior pass‑rusher to reshape the NFC North race. Chicago enters Week 8 at 5‑2, while the Titans, now 1‑6, collect draft capital to rebuild. The trade signals the Bears’ “win now” push despite the hefty draft cost and Simmons’ sizable contract.
The Patriots face the Dolphins in Week 8 with a clear game plan: establish the run, especially leaning on Rhamondre Stevenson after a lackluster ground game against the Bears. Analysts debate New England's ability to dominate the line against Miami's strong run defense, while turnovers remain a concern. The injury report shows a healthier roster, including CB Carlton Davis's return, and the team is gearing up for a Rob Gronkowski induction on Nov. 7. Experts from the Patriots Pulpit break down key matchups, trade‑deadline needs, and the potential role for TreVeyon Henderson as New England looks to secure a decisive win in Miami on Sunday.
The Chicago Bears have officially gone all-in by trading a big haul for star DT Jeffery Simmons, vindicating their decision to trade Gervon Dexter Sr.
The Chicago Bears trade for All‑Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons, sending the Titans their 2027 and 2028 first‑round picks plus a 2027 fourth‑rounder for Simmons and a 2028 fifth‑round pick. The 29‑year‑old, a four‑time Pro Bowler with a career‑high 11 sacks last season and already four sacks in seven games, signs through 2030 after a $105.8 million extension. Simmons bolsters a defense that has struggled despite a 5‑2 start, pairing with Grady Jarrett and Montez Sweat to improve interior pressure. GM Ryan Poles signals a win‑now approach as the Bears prepare to face Seattle.
The Chicago Bears' acquisition of Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons sets up a marquee line‑of‑scrimmage duel with the Seattle Seahawks' newly‑signed guard Quenton Nelson in their Week 8 Monday Night Football clash. Both teams, the 5‑2 Bears and 4‑3 defending champion Seahawks, will meet at Lumen Field on Oct. 29 at 8:15 p.m. ET. Simmons arrived for two 2027‑28 first‑round picks and a 2027 fourth‑rounder, while Nelson came from the Colts for a 2027 third‑round and a 2028 fifth‑round pick. The matchup could reveal how these high‑cost trades impact each club’s playoff push.
The Bears made an aggressive trade for All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons ahead of Week 8, sending the Titans two first-round picks in a massive package.
Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson reveals how Montez Sweat's two-game suspension could lead to a bigger impact from the pass rusher.
Chicago Bears defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons (#99) returns for his eighth season, standing 6'4" and weighing 305 lb. The Oct. 29, 2026 profile lists his 2026 stats—7 games, 38 total tackles, 4 sacks, 1 forced fumble and 1 fumble recovery—and recaps a career total of 420 tackles, 47.5 sacks and 9 forced fumbles over 107 games. Simmons, a 1997 Mississippi State alumnus, continues to be a key interior force for Chicago.
The Chicago Bears land All‑Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons from the Tennessee Titans in a blockbuster trade on Oct. 29, 2026. Chicago parts with its 2027 and 2028 first‑round picks, a 2027 fourth‑rounder, and adds a 2028 fifth‑round pick. Simmons, who signed a three‑year, $105.8 million extension with the Titans through 2030, arrives with 38 tackles and four sacks this season and a career total of 44.5 sacks, eight forced fumbles, 72 TFLs, three All‑Pro nods and four Pro Bowls. The move shores up a defensive‑line weakness just as Montez Sweat returns for Week 8, and GM Ryan Poles may still be active before the Nov. 10 deadline.
The Chicago Bears acquire All‑Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons from the Tennessee Titans in a deadline blockbuster. In exchange, the Titans receive two first‑round selections and a fourth‑round pick, according to NFL insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero. Simmons, a top interior lineman, bolsters Chicago’s struggling run defense, which ranks 26th in stop‑win rate. The move underscores Tennessee’s continued rebuild and mirrors the Colts’ recent roster churn. The trade, confirmed Thursday, gives the Bears a marquee upgrade while providing the Titans valuable draft capital for the future.
The Tennessee Titans' decision to trade star defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons to the Chicago Bears for two first‑round picks signals GM Mike Borgonzi’s waning faith in quarterback Cam Ward. The author argues that the move reflects a belief the Titans won’t be competitive before Simmons declines, and that Ward has shown no signs of becoming a franchise quarterback in his first season and a half. By cashing in on Simmons, the Titans secure future assets while effectively conceding that Ward is not their long‑term answer at the position.
The Chicago Bears have sealed a blockbuster trade for All‑Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons from the Tennessee Titans ahead of the Week 8 deadline. In exchange, Chicago sends a 2027 first‑ and fourth‑round pick, a 2028 first‑rounder, and receives Simmons plus a 2028 fifth‑round pick. The 29‑year‑old, a three‑time All‑Pro with 46.5 career sacks and 72 tackles for loss, signs a five‑year, $124 million deal with guarantees through 2029. The move aims to bolster both pass rush and run defense as the Bears push for the playoffs.
With Caleb Williams leveling up once again this season, the Chicago Bears clearly feel a Super Bowl window is open after making the biggest blockbuster of the trade-deadline season so far to acquire Jeffery Simmons from the Tennessee Titans.
The Tennessee Titans took another step toward a rebuild while the Chicago Bears set themselves up as a win-now team with the Thursday trade of All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons.
The Tennessee Titans trade All‑Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons to the Chicago Bears, sending Simmons and a 2028 5th‑round pick in exchange for two first‑round selections (2027, 2028) and a 2027 4th‑round pick. Analysts note the move caps the Titans' rebuilding window, while giving Simmons a chance to join a contender. The deal underscores Simmons' status as one of the league's top interior linemen and reflects the Titans' strategy to maximize his value before a projected decline.
The San Francisco 49ers kick off the trade deadline by reacquiring former defensive tackle DeForest Buckner from the Indianapolis Colts for a 2027 fourth‑round pick, adding him to interior linemen Osa Odighizuwa and bolstering a deepening pass‑rush. Meanwhile, the Chicago Bears package two first‑rounders and a fourth‑rounder to the Tennessee Titans for star DT Jeffery Simmons, a move that could reshape NFC Super Bowl odds. Both deals follow last week’s blockbuster trades of Quenton Nelson to Seattle and highlight a volatile deadline as teams vie for defensive upgrades.
The Chicago Bears trade for All‑Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons, sending the Titans two first‑round picks (2027, 2028) and a 2027 fourth‑rounder, plus receiving a 2028 fifth‑round pick. The 29‑year‑old, a three‑time All‑Pro with 44.5 career sacks, bolsters a Bears interior line still reeling after Gervon Dexter’s departure. The move, announced before the Week 8 deadline, aims to keep Chicago in the NFC North race as they head into a Monday Night Football clash with Seattle.
Jets cornerback Nahshon Wright, 28, is reportedly eager for a trade back to the Chicago Bears, according to a source cited by Brendan Sugrue of the Bears Wire. Frustrated with his limited role — zero defensive snaps and only 22 special‑teams plays in three games — Wright has voiced his discontent without filing a formal request. The Bears, dealing with injuries to Tyrique Stevenson and Malik Muhammad, could use depth in the secondary. Wright, a former 2021 third‑round pick of the Cowboys, is in the final year of a $4.8 million, four‑year contract after stints with the Vikings and a practice‑squad year, and has logged just one tackle for the Jets this season.
The Steelers’ Week 17 showdown with the Tennessee Titans loses a key obstacle as All‑Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons is headed to Chicago. The Ringer’s Tom Pelissero reports the Titans are trading Simmons to the Bears for two first‑rounders and a fourth‑round pick, removing a major defensive threat from Pittsburgh’s path. The move reshapes the Titans’ line and could impact the Steelers’ late‑season push.
The Chicago Bears trade for 4‑time Pro Bowler and 2025 First‑Team All‑Pro Jeffery Simmons from the Tennessee Titans, sending two 2027‑28 first‑round picks, a 2027 fourth‑rounder, plus a 2027 fifth‑round pick in exchange for Simmons. The 29‑year‑old interior defensive lineman, who logged 76 tackles in 2024 and currently has 4 sacks, 13 pressures and 38 tackles in 2026, bolsters a Bears defense desperate for a Super Bowl run. Partnering with Grady Jarrett, Simmons aims to elevate the Bears’ pass rush, while the Titans gain valuable draft capital.
The Chicago Bears made a massive splash on the trade market Thursday, reportedly acquiring defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons from the Tennessee Titans.
The Chicago Bears are reportedly acquiring All-Pro DT Jeffery Simmons from the Tennessee Titans in a blockbuster trade with major NFC North implications.
The Chicago Bears acquire Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons in a blockbuster deal, sending two 2026 first‑round picks and a 2027 fourth‑rounder to Tennessee, while receiving a 2028 fifth‑round pick back. Simmons, a 2019 first‑round pick, is on pace for Defensive Player of the Year with 38 tackles, six TFLs, four sacks and a forced fumble in seven games this season. Chicago assumes his $13 million base salary for 2026; the Titans absorb $21 million dead cap and gain a cache of draft capital as they continue rebuilding. The trade gives the Bears a marquee defender and the Titans a haul of future picks.
The Chicago Bears are hopeful rookie running back Kyle Monangai will return from a turf‑toe injury for their Week 8 showdown with the Seattle Seahawks. Monangai, who posted 324 yards and three touchdowns on 60 carries (5.4 ypc, third‑best in the NFL) before missing the last three games, was a key factor in Chicago’s 2‑1 stretch. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler notes his chances of playing have improved, and the team’s injury report Thursday will clarify his status. With the Bears sitting 5‑2 despite widespread injuries, his return could give the offense a much‑needed boost.
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams has no plans of switching out his Caddix cleats despite the NFL fining him for wearing an unauthorized brand in Week 6 against the Atlanta Falcons.