# Bears acquire All-Pro defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons from Titans in blockbuster trade

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/bears-acquire-all-pro-defensive-lineman-jeffery-simmons-from-titans-in-blockbuster-trade/
- Published: 2026-10-29T19:30:29+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-30T02:21:15+00:00
- Original publisher: Fox News (publisher lean: Far right)
- Original article: https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/bears-acquire-all-pro-defensive-lineman-jeffery-simmons-titans-blockbuster-trade
- Topics: World

## Key points

- The Bears traded two first-round picks for Jeffery Simmons.
- Simmons has 46.5 career sacks in 106 games.
- Chicago hopes the deal strengthens its defence for a playoff push.

## Summary

The Chicago Bears acquired defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons from the Tennessee Titans in a major trade, signalling an effort to strengthen their defence and contend this season. Simmons is a four-time Pro Bowler and one of the league’s leading defensive tackles, making the deal a significant boost for Chicago.

The Bears sent two first-round picks, in 2027 and 2028, and a 2027 fourth-round pick to Tennessee, receiving Simmons and a 2028 fifth-round pick. Simmons has made 414 tackles and 46.5 sacks in 106 games; this season he leads the Titans with four sacks, six tackles for loss and four passes defended. Chicago is 5-2 and ranks 20th in pressure rate at 28.8%, while Tennessee is 1-6. Simmons is under contract through 2030.

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