Bears acquire All-Pro DT Jeffery Simmons from Titans in trade
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 3:29 PM
Last updated Oct 29, 2026
The Chicago Bears have acquired All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons from the Tennessee Titans. The trade was confirmed by sources, including ESPN's Adam Schefter and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, earlier today. Simmons adds significant talent to a Bears defensive unit looking to enhance its pass rush and run defense. Details about the compensation in the trade have not been disclosed at this time.
- •Bears acquire DT Jeffery Simmons from Titans today
- •Trade details regarding compensation remain undisclosed
- •Simmons is recognized as an All-Pro defensive tackle
- •Bears aim to enhance their defensive strength with this move
- 3:36 PMESPN — Sources: Bears acquire All-Pro DT Simmons in blockbuster trade with Titans
- 3:20 PMYahoo Sports — Titans reportedly trading Jeffery Simmons before playing Bengals
- 3:18 PMYahoo Sports — Why Titans traded Jeffery Simmons to the Bears and what it means
- 3:17 PMYahoo Sports — Titans trade Jeffery Simmons to Chicago Bears. See full details
"The Titans traded star defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons to the Bears for three draft picks, signaling a major shift in Tennessee's rebuilding plans.
"The Bears are acquiring All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons from the Titans, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
"The Tennessee Titans are trading All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons to the Chicago Bears, according to The Ringer's Tom Pelissero.
Sources
External links- ESPNOct 29, 2026, 3:36 PMSources: Bears acquire All-Pro DT Simmons in blockbuster trade with Titans
The Bears are acquiring All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons from the Titans, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
- Yahoo SportsOct 29, 2026, 3:20 PMTitans reportedly trading Jeffery Simmons before playing Bengals
The Tennessee Titans are trading All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons to the Chicago Bears, according to The Ringer's Tom Pelissero.
- Yahoo SportsOct 29, 2026, 3:18 PMWhy Titans traded Jeffery Simmons to the Bears and what it means
The Titans traded star defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons to the Bears for three draft picks, signaling a major shift in Tennessee's rebuilding plans.
- Yahoo SportsOct 29, 2026, 3:17 PMTitans trade Jeffery Simmons to Chicago Bears. See full details
Here's the full details of the trade that sent Jeffery Simmons from the Tennessee Titans to the Chicago Bears on Oct. 29.
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