Bears eye trade for Riq Woolen ahead of NFL deadline after Simmons addition
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 8:07 PM
Last updated Nov 9, 2026
The Chicago Bears are exploring options ahead of the NFL trade deadline on November 10, following their acquisition of All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons. The Bears recently won 27-24 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, improving their record to 7-2 and extending their winning streak to four games. General manager Ryan Poles is considering a trade for Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Riq Woolen, aiming to fortify the secondary with depth and experience. A fifth-round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft is suggested as a trade offer for Woolen, who has shown potential despite inconsistent performances this season.
- •Bears improve to 7-2 after defeating Buccaneers 27-24.
- •Simmons recorded two sacks in his first two games with Chicago.
- •Bears targeting Riq Woolen to boost secondary depth.
- •Poles may offer a fifth-round pick for Woolen's services.
- •Trade deadline is on November 10.
- 8:07 PMYahoo Sports — The 1 trade Bears must make in final week before 2026 NFL trade deadline after adding Jeffery Simmons
"The Chicago Bears have signaled their intentions ahead of the NFL trade deadline on November 10. Acquiring All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons from the Tennessee Titans was a bold move by a franchise determined to compete for a championship. Early results indicate that Chicago has every reason to feel confident about this decision. In Sunday’s […] The post The 1 trade Bears must make in final week before 2026 NFL trade deadline after adding Jeffery Simmons appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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