Chicago Bears acquire defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons from Tennessee Titans
The Bears traded two future first-round picks, a fourth-round pick and received Jeffery Simmons and a fifth-round pick from the Titans, a move aimed at bolstering Chicago's defense.
Chicago announced the acquisition of defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons from the Tennessee Titans in a trade that sent a 2027 first-round pick, a 2028 first-round pick and a 2027 fourth-round pick to Tennessee, while the Bears received Simmons and a 2027 fifth-round pick.
General manager Ryan Poles said the team is "excited to welcome Jeffery Simmons and his family to Chicago" and praised Simmons as "one of the most respected players in the National Football League" whose leadership could benefit the squad.
Titans general manager Mike Borgonzi, who has known Poles since their early coaching careers, expressed admiration for Simmons and noted the decision was difficult but made in the interest of the Titans' future rebuilding plans.
The trade gives the 5-2 Bears an additional impact defender as they prepare for a Monday Night Football matchup against the Seattle Seahawks, while the 1-6 Titans acquire high draft capital to support their reconstruction efforts.