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Bears swing big and trade two first-round picks for star Titans DT Jeffery Simmons

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Associated Press. (2026, October 29). Bears swing big and trade two first-round picks for star Titans DT Jeffery Simmons. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/oct/29/bears-jeffery-simmons-titans-trade

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The Chicago Bears traded two first-round picks and a fourth-round pick to the Tennessee Titans for All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons, aiming to strengthen their defense as they chase an undefeated Vikings team in the NFC North. With the Bears currently at 5-2 and led by quarterback Caleb Williams, this significant trade reflects coach Ben Johnson and general manager Ryan Poles' belief that the team can win a Super Bowl title. Simmons, who has four sacks in seven games this season, was a first-team All-Pro last year with 11 sacks.
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Story summary

As of October 29, 2026, the Chicago Bears acquired All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons from the Tennessee Titans in a significant trade. The Bears sent two first-round draft picks (in 2027 and 2028) and a fourth-rounder (in 2027) to the Titans, receiving Simmons and a fifth-round selection (also in 2028). This move came as the Bears are battling for a playoff spot with a record of 5-2, just two weeks before the NFL trade deadline. Simmons, who led the Titans with four sacks this season, is seen as a major upgrade to Chicago’s defense, which ranks near the bottom in pressure rate since 2025. Despite the high cost, the Bears remain optimistic about their chances for the Super Bowl, now projected at 11/1 odds.

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Narrative

“Each and every day I wake up, my goal is to just be where my feet are at,” Simmons said Wednesday when asked about the possibility of being traded, “never looking ahead right now, it’s just be in the moment, and that’s from each and every day, from game day, my goal just never changes.
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🔮 Led by Caleb Williams, Chicago have won two in a row to improve to 5-2 going into Monday night’s game at Seattle.

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The Chicago Bears have acquired All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons in a blockbuster trade with the Tennessee Titans, a person familiar with the deal told the Associated Press on Thursday. asserted
person → acquire → Thursday
The Bears sent their first-round picks in 2027 and 2028, along with a fourth-rounder in next year’s draft, to the Titans for Simmons and a fifth-round selection in 2028. asserted
Bears → send → 2028
The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal had not been announced. asserted
deal → speak → anonymity
Led by Caleb Williams, Chicago have won two in a row to improve to 5-2 going into Monday night’s game at Seattle. asserted
Chicago → lead → Seattle
They are chasing the undefeated Minnesota Vikings in the NFC North, and the addition of Simmons bolsters what had a been a questionable defensive line. asserted
what → chase → Simmons
The Bears won the division last year for the first time since 2018, finishing with an 11-6 record in coach Ben Johnson’s first season in charge. asserted
Bears → win → charge
They advanced in the playoffs by edging the Green Bay Packers in a wild-card game before losing to the Los Angeles Rams in overtime in the divisional round. asserted
They → advance → round
The pricey trade for Simmons is another signal that Johnson and general manager Ryan Poles think the team have what it takes to win the franchise’s first Super Bowl title since 1985. asserted
it → think → 1985
Asked Wednesday about his role with the NFL trade deadline coming up on 10 November, Johnson said there was “a lot going on.” asserted
Johnson → ask → November
“That’s certainly Ryan’s domain, and yet we have constant dialogue of what this team needs and where we can impact ourselves not just this year but years in the future as well,” Johnson said. asserted
Johnson → ’ → future
“He’s turning over every stone that he possibly can to improve this football team just like he has ever since I’ve gotten in this building and I feel really good about our process. uncertain
I → turn → process
We’ll see what happens.” asserted
what → see → ?
The 29-year-old Simmons has four sacks in seven games this season. asserted
Simmons → have → games
He was a first-team All-Pro selection last year, when he had a career-high 11 sacks in 15 games. asserted
he → have → games
“Each and every day I wake up, my goal is to just be where my feet are at,” Simmons said Wednesday when asked about the possibility of being traded, “never looking ahead right now, it’s just be in the moment, and that’s from each and every day, from game day, my goal just never changes. asserted
goal → wake → day
I don’t worry about the things I can’t control. asserted
I → worry → things
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