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Bears acquire Jeffery Simmons as Colts trade key players ahead of deadline

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 3, 2026, 5:37 PM

Last updated Nov 3, 2026

Bears acquire Jeffery Simmons as Colts trade key players ahead of deadline

Summary

Ahead of the Nov. 10 NFL trade deadline, the Chicago Bears made a significant move by acquiring defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons from the Tennessee Titans. In exchange, the Titans received two first-round picks and a fourth-round pick, marking a shift towards a rebuild. The Colts further dismantled their roster, trading Pro Bowl players Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner. Nelson went to the Seattle Seahawks for a third-round pick and a fifth-round pick, while Buckner returned to the San Francisco 49ers for a fourth-round pick. These trades signal the Bears' commitment to competing this season and the Colts' strategy of rebuilding for the future. More transactions are expected as the deadline approaches.

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•Bears acquire Jeffery Simmons for two first-round picks and a fourth-round pick.
•Titans shift focus to a rebuild after trading Simmons.
•Colts trade Quenton Nelson to Seahawks for a third and fifth-round pick.
•49ers reacquire DeForest Buckner from Colts for a fourth-round pick.
•Ample trade activity expected leading up to the deadline.

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5:37 PMCBS Sports — 2026 NFL trade deadline tracker: Latest deals, grades as Bears land Jeffery Simmons, Colts enter rebuild

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Track every completed deal before the Nov. 10 deadline, including Chicago's blockbuster addition of Jeffery Simmons and the Colts' trades of Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner
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