Sports · October 29, 2026
Jeffery Simmons trade: Titans deal All-Pro defensive tackle to the Bears, per CBS Sports insider
The Chicago Bears have acquired All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons from the Tennessee Titans in a high-profile trade ahead of the league's November 10 deadline. In exchange for the 29-year-old star and a 2028 fifth-round pick, the Titans will receive first-round draft picks in 2027 and 2028, along with a 2027 fourth-round selection. The move comes as the 5-2 Bears seek to bolster their defensive front for a playoff run, while the 1-6 Titans appear to be entering a rebuilding phase under first-year head coach Robert Saleh.
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- The GuardianMainstream
Bears swing big and trade two first-round picks for star Titans DT Jeffery Simmons
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Bears land Jeffery Simmons in stunning NFL blockbuster trade
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Jeffery Simmons trade: Titans deal All-Pro defensive tackle to the Bears, per CBS Sports insider
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Bears acquiring Jeffery Simmons in blockbuster trade with Titans
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Titans agree to trade Jeffery Simmons to Bears
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Titans make blockbuster trade with Bears for All-Pro defensive star
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Jeffery Simmons to the Bears: Here is key intel on Super Bowl implications, draft picks and more
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Reported by multiple outlets
- The Chicago Bears acquired defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons from the Tennessee Titans.
- The Titans receive two first-round draft picks (2027 and 2028) in the trade.
- The Titans receive a 2027 fourth-round draft pick.
- The Bears receive a 2028 fifth-round draft pick in addition to Simmons.
- Jeffery Simmons is 29 years old.
Reported by only some outlets
- CBS Sports reports Simmons was a 4-time Pro Bowler; New York Post calls him a 3-time All-Pro; The Guardian and Newsweek label him a 1-time All-Pro.
- The Guardian reports the 2027 fourth-round pick is in 'next year’s draft', while others specify it by year.
- The New York Post cites Robert Saleh as the Titans' head coach.
- The Guardian lists Ben Johnson as the Bears' head coach.
Confirmed
- Jeffery Simmons traded from Titans to Bears.
- Trade involves two first-round picks (2027, 2028) and a 2027 fourth-round pick going to Tennessee.
- Bears receive a 2028 fifth-round pick.
Reported
- The Colts are expected to move Josh Downs and potentially Jonathan Taylor. (Newsweek)
- Jeffery Simmons leads all defensive tackles in pressures and sacks when facing double teams. (ESPN via New York Post)
Rumor
- A former Ravens coach believes the team could be heading toward a major shakeup. (Newsweek citing a social media post)
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