Bears acquire Jeffery Simmons from Titans in major trade
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 3:58 PM
Last updated Oct 29, 2026
The Chicago Bears have traded for Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons ahead of the deadline on October 29, 2026. The Bears will send two future first-round picks in 2027 and 2028 along with a fourth-round pick to Tennessee in exchange for Simmons and a 2028 fifth-round pick. Simmons, a four-time Pro Bowl selection, is a significant addition to the Bears' defensive front, which has struggled this season. The Titans receive valuable draft resources that could reshape their roster, as they continue to navigate a challenging season with a 1-6 record.
- •Bears send two first-round picks and a fourth-rounder to Titans
- •Simmons is coming off a first-team All-Pro season
- •Titans now have six picks in the first four rounds
- •Bears aim to improve on defensive struggles
- •Titans focus on rebuilding for future seasons
- 3:58 PMYahoo Sports — Grading the trade: Bears closer to a Super Bowl with Simmons, but the cost was steep
"The Bears added a scheme wrecker who could significantly upgrade their defensive front. The Titans added significant draft resources.
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