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Harbaugh confirmed this report. Said he left a message for Strunk but never spoke to her. He said the Giants’ policy is to overturn every stone and they aren’t part of any “secret society oath” that only GMs can call GMs about trades. Said they’re not apologizing for any communications they have to try to make moves · Quoting Jonathan Jones: In an unusual move, Giants head coach John Harbaugh called Titans owner Amy Adams Strunk directly in an attempt to trade for All Pro DT Jeffery Simmons. Obviously, it didn’t work. My latest What I’m Hearing column at @TheAthletic
51 more updatesfrom 22 sources
- 12h Kevin Fishbain (Bluesky) The Bears’ defense ranked 30th in “success percentage” last season, per @TruMediaSports. Eight games in, they’re 3rd. Story from Seattle on another dominant third-down performance, this time with Jeffery Simmons
- 15h Erik Lambert (X) Jeffery Simmons didn't know what to expect when he joined the #Bears' locker room. It didn't take him long to realize things were different here. Just watch his reaction to his first Good, Better, Best chant, and how his teammates react to him.
- 16h Adam Schefter (mirror, Bluesky) In his first game with the Bears, Jeffery Simmons recorded a sack, six tackles, a pass deflection - and made Chicago even more formidable than it already was. Cc: @tyschmit 🎧+1
- 16h CBS Sports NFL Headlines 2026 NFL trade deadline tracker: Latest deals, grades as Bears land Jeffery Simmons, Colts enter rebuild
- 17h Daniel Popper (X) One week until the trade deadline, and we have refreshed our list of 50 candidates. Trade Deadline Big Board 2.0 is live. Big Board 1.0 had Jeffery Simmons at No. 1, Quenton Nelson at No. 3 and DeForest Buckner at No. 4. Who will be traded next?
- 18h Kevin Fishbain (Bluesky) The Bears already had the league's No. 1 third-down defense. Enter Jeffery Simmons. They held the Seahawks to 1-for-11. "He’s just a special player, so he’s only going to add to us and what we have.” Story from Seattle (free to read)
- 18h Pro Football Talk Ben Johnson: Jeffery Simmons has fit right in, he got a game ball+1
- 18h CBS Sports NFL Headlines Bears assert Super Bowl candidacy: After Jeffery Simmons trade and 'MNF' win, NFC runs through Chicago
- 18h Ian Rapoport (Bluesky) “The Seahawks were held to 3.0 yards per play (3 sacks, INT) in the 48 plays where Simmons was on the field. In the eight plays where he was off the field, Seattle averaged 13.3 yards per play.” On the dramatic impact of Jeffery Simmons
- 18h Brad Biggs (X) 🏈With Jeffery Simmons on board, it was a Dennis Allen master class Monday night 🏈Steady Caleb Williams carried the way again 🏈Sorting through (more?) trade deadline ideas. Edge? Cornerback?? And much more after the #Bears trounched Seattle.
- 19h Pro Football Talk Teams are interested in Titans RB Tony Pollard, but Tennessee isn't talking (yet)
- 20h ESPN NFL News Sweet Home Chicago: Simmons stymies Darnold, Seahawks in Bears debut
- 20h Matt Lombardo (Bluesky) This is actual insanity. Last night, according to NextGenStats and ESPN Research, the Seahawks averaged 18 yards per play with a touchdown when Jeffery Simmons was on the bench. On Simmons’ snaps, they averaged 1.26 yards per play. Safe to say Jeffery Simmons changes everything for the Bears.
- 21h Pro Football Talk Bears felt "profound" impact from Jeffery Simmons in his debut
- 21h CBS Sports NFL Headlines Six lessons from Week 8: Bears emerge as top-tier Super Bowl contenders, Chiefs must address glaring flaws
- 22h Adam Schefter (mirror, Bluesky) A game ball to Jeffery Simmons: Repost of @ChicagoBears
- 22h Adam Schefter (X) A game ball to Jeffery Simmons: · Quoting Chicago Bears: Building something special
- 23h Albert Breer (X) What an acquisition by the Bears. It’s so hard to find an interior d-lineman like this. So much more rare than a great edge rusher, and harder to gameplan around too. Jeffery Simmons could be the one that puts Chicago over the top.
- 1d Pro Football Talk Jeffery Simmons: Felt great to get my first sack as a Chicago Bear
- 1d Bears Team Site Jeffery Simmons wreaks havoc in Bears debut
- 1d ESPN NFL News Jeffery Simmons makes smashing Bears debut in rout of Seahawks
- 1d Erik Lambert (X) The #Bears overpaid. That was what everyone said when the Jeffery Simmons trade went down. One game into his tenure with the team, it's possible they got a discount. Yes, seriously.
- 1d Erik Lambert (X) Fear · Quoting Dov Kleiman: Jeffery Simmons highlights against the Seahawks. What do you notice?+1
- 1d Pro Football Talk Monday Night Football: Jeffery Simmons, Caleb Williams lead Bears to 34-17 rout of Seahawks
- 1d Field Yates (X) Jeffery Simmons’ first game as a Bear: 6 tackles 1 sack 1 PBU 2 TFL He got 2 practices in with the team before his debut. Unreal player.
- 1d NFL Daily News (Bluesky) Jeffery Simmons in Bears debut: 6 total tackles 3 solo tackles 2 TFL 1 sack 1 pass defended
- 1d Brad Biggs (X) Jeffery Simmons has 6 tackles, 1 sack, 1 PBU and 2 tackles for loss in his debut. Caleb Williams completes 24/34 for 247 yards and 1 TD vs. NFL's No. 1 pass defense. D'Andre Swift runs for 3 TDs and #Bears dominate Seattle 34-17 to move to 6-2.
- 1d Josina Anderson (X) In no way should the #Titans have traded Jeffery Simmons. You build around difference-makers, not pray to draft & develop what you already have. Good night. · Quoting JosinaAnderson: #Bears might be going to the show…
- 1d Erik Lambert (X) Jeffery Simmons has 1 sacks and 2 TFLs tonight by himself. His presence has helped Montez Sweat have a sack and 3 QB hits. This why you trade for guys like that.
- 1d Ryan Wood (X) Who was the Bears quarterback that day? And which team was Jeffery Simmons play for? People on this app are so much quicker to type and hit send than read and think. · Quoting AJ HAWK BURNER: @ByRyanWood lol packers dog walked them
- 1d Ryan Wood (X) In a division loaded with wins, the Bears just got the first statement victory in the NFC North this season. With Caleb Williams and now Jeffery Simmons, they sure look like the team to beat in the NFC.
- 1d Gregg Bell (X) Great play-action fake by Sam Darnold, Jeffery Simmons thought it was a run, results in #Seahawks touchdown 7 yards to Cooper Kupp. His first catch tonight. 2pt play down 20-15: Darnold looks, looks--hits Tory Horton across end zone's back line. Seattle cuts Chicago's lead to 20-17, 11:46 left. All of DeMarcus Lawrence's hustle fumble play.
- 1d Brad Biggs (X) Jeffery Simmons led the #Bears in tackles in the first half with 5.
- 1d Kevin Fishbain (Bluesky) Jeffery Simmons played in 19 of the Bears' defense's 24 plays in the first half. First half play counts on offense… Odunze 37 Loveland 38 Swift 28 Burden 27 Raymond 25 Roush 18 Johnson 12 Thomas 6 Carlson 5 Walker 2 Newman 1
- 1d Daryl Ruiter (X) Already better production than Jared Verse for #Browns in 8 games · Quoting Grant Gordon: In his first 10 snaps as a Bear, Jeffery Simmons had 3 tackles, a sack and a QB pressure, per @NextGenStats
- 1d Brad Biggs (X) That's now three 3-and-outs forced by the #Bears defense. By my unofficial tally, DT Jeffery Simmons has been on the field for 15 of the 10 defensive snaps.
- 1d Daryl Ruiter (X) In his first 10 snaps as a Bear, Jeffery Simmons had 3 tackles, a sack and a QB pressure, per @NextGenStats
- 1d Jeremy Fowler (X) Quite the early impact for Chicago’s Jeffery Simmons, who has one sack and two tackles for loss in the first half of his Bears debut.
- 1d Josina Anderson (X) Welcome to the #Bears: Jeffery Simmons’ first sack for his brand new team fresh off the #Titans trading him.
- 1d NFL Daily News (Bluesky) Jeffery Simmons first sack as a Bear Chicago DL Grady Jarrett was flagged for a face mask on the play
- 1d Gregg Bell (X) Before Sam Darnold got crushed at the end of that slide and third-down scramble by Bears LB Devin Bush, LT Josh Jones put Jeffery Simmons on the ground chest-first on the bull-rush attempt. #Seahawks punt down 7-0.
- 1d Kevin Fishbain (Bluesky) Jeffery Simmons gets the start in his Bears debut.
- 1d Brad Biggs (X) #Bears will get an immediate look at new DT Jeffery Simmons. They won the coin toss and deferred.
- 1d Albert Breer (X) New Bears DT Jeffery Simmons and new Seahawks OG Quenton Nelson on the field pregame, out of the AFC South and with NFC contenders.
- 1d Yahoo Fantasy Football Bears vs. Seahawks live updates, inactives, where to watch: Caleb Williams takes on Sam Darnold as Jeffery Simmons debuts for Chicago
- 1d ESPN NFL News Harbaugh reached out on Simmons trade, says Giants 'open for any call'
- 1d Pro Football Talk John Harbaugh admits calling Amy Adams Strunk about Jeffery Simmons trade
- 1d Pat Leonard (X) Giants’ John Harbaugh defends his voicemail to Titans owner Amy Adams Strunk in Jeffery Simmons pursuit, which was reported by @jjones9: “We’re not part of any secret society oath that says you can only talk to somebody.” #talkinball @NYDailyNews
- 1d Dan Duggan (X) Harbaugh confirmed this report. Said he left a message for Strunk but never spoke to her. He said the Giants’ policy is to overturn every stone and they aren’t part of any “secret society oath” that only GMs can call GMs about trades. Said they’re not apologizing for any communications they have to try to make moves · Quoting Jonathan Jones: In an unusual move, Giants head coach John Harbaugh called Titans owner Amy Adams Strunk directly in an attempt to trade for All Pro DT Jeffery Simmons. Obviously, it didn’t work. My latest What I’m Hearing column at @TheAthletic
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Was Jeffery Simmons holding the Titans back?
3 more updatesfrom 3 sources
- 2d Turron Davenport (X) Cam Ward said he's taking it upon himself to be more of a leader on the team after the Jeffery Simmons trade.
- 2d Erik Lambert (X) Was Jeffery Simmons holding the Titans back?
- 2d Erik Lambert (X) The #Bears defense just got a lot better with Jeffery Simmons. Yet even now, people aren't talking about a critical wrinkle this brings. Suddenly, Chicago has a nuclear button that Dennis Allen is almost guaranteed to spam.
- 2d Terry McCormick (X) Titans DL John Franklin-Myers wearing red sleeves today, presumably in honor of Jeffery Simmons.
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Ben Johnson: Jeffery Simmons will play a lot, maybe not a full workload Monday night
In seven games with the Titans this season, Jeffery Simmons was on the field for 87 percent of defensive snaps and 21 percent of special teams snaps.
5 more updatesfrom 5 sources
- 2d Adam Schefter (mirror, Bluesky) The Bears and Titans used the Myles Garrett deal as the framework for the Jeffery Simmons trade.+2
- 2d Erik Lambert (X) The #Bears already made themselves a lot better with the Jeffery Simmons trade. Is it possible they could get even more help before the trade deadline? Yes, but not in the way you're thinking. The New York Giants are close to giving them a huge assist.
- 2d Daniel Oyefusi (X) “The Titans viewed (Jared) Verse as the equivalent of a first-round pick for comparative purposes.” · Quoting Adam Schefter: The Bears and Titans used the Myles Garrett deal as the framework for the Jeffery Simmons trade.
- 2d Pro Football Talk Ben Johnson: Jeffery Simmons will play a lot, maybe not a full workload Monday night
- Jeffery Simmons isn't just a great player. He's a prick. A sneaky prick, at that. Here is why that makes him exactly what the #Bears have been missing.
- Weekend Mailbag: @Titans fans react to the Jeffery Simmons trade and a whole lot more heading into Sunday's game vs the @Bengals.
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MORNING #JETS POST: (From Overnight Drop)
((Sound Up))
ANDDD...... after earlier this year in June, the #Titans would've told you there's no way they'd trade "pillar" player DT Jeffery Simmons after signing him to a 3-year $105M contract.
I just spoke to people yesterday whose whole tune changed overnight.
Let's see what happens this weekend, including if there's any major** injuries at wideout on any confident contending teams...
No one saying below that moving #Jets WR Garrett Wilson is high probability, but I been doing this too long to put "never" on anything...
Some team will--try.
Meanwhile, a few weeks ago folks didn't believe Jalen Hurts' superficial blood clot could move into his deep venous system at all, or that fast..
But you know where you read that it could occur through at least three mechanisms and how it was foreseeable in detail..In The Exhibit Substack...
In the article where we implored Mike Robinson to apologize immediately after he made he his…
23 more updatesfrom 17 sources
- 3d CBS Sports NFL Headlines Giant twist: John Harbaugh went unconventional route in trying to land Titans' Jeffery Simmons, per report
- 3d Cincy Jungle (CIN) Bengals News: Micah Parsons is very high on Cincinnati
- 3d Bears Team Site Bears players, coaches thrilled with addition of Jeffery Simmons
- 3d NFL News Poster (Bluesky) [Jones] In an unusual move, Giants head coach John Harbaugh called Titans owner Amy Adams Strunk directly in an attempt to trade for All Pro DT Jeffery Simmons. Obviously, it didn’t work.+1
- 3d NFL Daily News (Bluesky) Pelissero: Jaguars were among several teams that called the Titans about potential trade for Jeffery Simmons.
- 3d Ed Valentine (Bluesky) John Harbaugh went all-in to try and bring DT Jeffery Simmons to the #NYGiants. That's not normal for an NFL head coach, and seems to have ruffled some feathers. Do you like the aggression, Giants fans?
- 3d Jim Wyatt (Bluesky) Weekend Mailbag: Titans fans react to the Jeffery Simmons trade and a whole lot more heading into Sunday's game vs the Bengals.+1
- 3d Adam Jahns (X) Why trading for DT Jeffery Simmons makes sense this year – and beyond – for the Bears. My weekly takeaways column for @CHGO_Sports.
- 3d Pro Football Talk Report: John Harbaugh called Amy Adams Strunk directly in an effort to land Jeffery Simmons
- 3d Albert Breer (X) From yesterday's trade deadline notes column ... The @Titans have gotten calls for two years on Jeffery Simmons. Why now was the right time. Plus ... 💥 @Colts still working. 💥 @Eagles' approach. 💥 @Giants looking for DT, RB. 💥 MORE!
- 3d Josina Anderson (X) The #Titans once emphatically felt they would not trade Jeffery Simmons…so none of that means anything until teams can’t push anymore chips on the table. ⏳
- 3d Jeremy Fowler (X) Interesting note from Jon here. Sources say the Giants inquired on Simmons multiple times and were told no. · Quoting Jonathan Jones: In an unusual move, Giants head coach John Harbaugh called Titans owner Amy Adams Strunk directly in an attempt to trade for All Pro DT Jeffery Simmons. Obviously, it didn’t work. My latest What I’m Hearing column at @TheAthletic
- 3d Erik Lambert (X) John Harbaugh is a great coach. He's also somebody who doesn't think rules apply to him. The #Bears found that out when he tried to use dirty tactics to steal Jeffery Simmons from them.
- 3d Josina Anderson (X) And more… · Quoting JosinaAnderson: MORNING #JETS POST: (From Overnight Drop) ((Sound Up)) ANDDD...... after earlier this year in June, the #Titans would've told you there's no way they'd trade "pillar" player DT Jeffery Simmons after signing him to a 3-year $105M contract. I just spoke to people yesterday whose whole tune changed overnight. Let's see what happens this weekend, including if there's any major** injuries at wideout on any confident contending teams... No one saying below that moving #Jets WR Garrett Wilson is high probability, but I been doing this too long to put "never" on anything... Some team will--try. Meanwhile, a few weeks ago folks didn't believe Jalen Hurts' superficial blood clot could move into his deep venous system at all, or that fast.. But you know where you read that it could occur through at least three mechanisms and how it was foreseeable in detail..In The Exhibit Substack... In the article where we implored Mike Robinson to apologize…+1
- 3d RotoBaller NFL Fantasy Football Landmines to Avoid for Week 8 - Jonathan Taylor, Luther Burden III, Jameson Williams, more
- 3d Pat Leonard (X) This comes only months after the Giants traded Dexter Lawrence to the Bengals for a first round pick (it became Sisi Mauigoa) The Titans got two first-round picks and a 4th from the Bears in exchange for Jeffery Simmons and a 5th
- 3d Pat Leonard (X) John Harbaugh called the Titans’ OWNER directly trying to trade for Jeffrey Simmons, per @jjones9. It didn’t work, but it confirms Harbaugh & the #Giants are determined to maximize this window with the NFC East so vulnerable. Harbaugh runs the Giants’ entire football operation from personnel to the field. Colts RB Jonathan Taylor has been an obvious NYG trade candidate for weeks. Will Harbaugh win that bidding? Will he call Indy owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon next? Stay tuned · Quoting Jonathan Jones: In an unusual move, Giants head coach John Harbaugh called Titans owner Amy Adams Strunk directly in an attempt to trade for All Pro DT Jeffery Simmons. Obviously, it didn’t work. My latest What I’m Hearing column at @TheAthletic
- 3d Dan Duggan (X) Great scoop from Jonathan and a sign of how different business is being done now. Harbaugh is willing to take big swings. With the news that Jonathan Taylor is now available, would very much expect the Giants to be in the mix · Quoting Jonathan Jones: In an unusual move, Giants head coach John Harbaugh called Titans owner Amy Adams Strunk directly in an attempt to trade for All Pro DT Jeffery Simmons. Obviously, it didn’t work. My latest What I’m Hearing column at @TheAthletic
- 3d Matt Lombardo (Bluesky) Settle in with your morning coffee, and what I’m hearimg on the trade front from sources across the NFL. 🏈 ☕️ · Quoting Matt Lombardo: NFL Mailbag is here!! 📬 Inside: My thoughts on the Chiefs’ abysmal handling of their abhorrent kicker situation, a special teams coach on why kickers are doinking so many extra points, and a veteran scout gets REAL on Bears Jeffery Simmons blockbuster.
- 3d Cincy Jungle (CIN) Even without Jeffery Simmons, the Titans are still a team to be wary of
- 4d Pro Football Talk Jeffery Simmons excited to play in prime time for Bears, something Titans rarely do
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#Titans vs Bengals
-Carnell Tate missed practice all week. He's trending towards doubtful on Sunday.
-The defense may blitz a little more to help the pass rush w/out Jeffery Simmons
47 more updatesfrom 20 sources
- 4d Erik Lambert (X) Did Ryan Poles bid against himself with the Jeffery Simmons trade? One Super Bowl champion coach believes the opposite. From his point of view, the #Bears GM outfoxed everybody.
- 4d Larry Mayer (X) Here's what new Bears DT Jeffery Simmons had to say about a whirlwind 24 hours that began with a surprise phone call from his agent+1
- 4d Erik Lambert (X) Everybody knew Jeffery Simmons brought talent to the #Bears. Not enough people realized the kind of leader he is. In fact, he wasted no time showing how different things will be in the locker room at his opening presser.
- 4d Albert Breer (X) 🎙️🎙️ 10.30 Pod 🎙️🎙️ From yesterday: @ConorOrr and I react in the moment to the Jeffery Simmons trade, and why I love it for the @ChicagoBears. PLUS, we get into everything there is to get into on the Week 8 slate. Download AND subscribe
- 4d Bears Team Site Jeffery Simmons 'excited to be able to help' Bears 'compete for a championship'+1
- 4d Bears Team Site Fast Facts: Jeffery Simmons+1
- 4d Jordan Schultz (X) More reporting on how the Jeffery Simmons trade got done between the Titans and Bears + some analysis from my guy @keyshawn ⬇️⬇️ · Quoting Jordan Schultz: Jeffery Simmons says the hardest part about getting traded was abruptly having to leave his 3-year-old daughter and hug her goodbye before heading to Chicago. The things we don’t see… 🥹
- 4d Larry Mayer (X) Here's what Bears GM Ryan Poles said about acquisition of All-Pro DT Jeffery Simmons, including what he brings as player, person; impact his contract had on deal and more+1
- 4d Jordan Schultz (X) Jeffery Simmons says the hardest part about getting traded was abruptly having to leave his 3-year-old daughter and hug her goodbye before heading to Chicago. The things we don’t see… 🥹
- 4d Pro Football Talk Jeffery Simmons says calling Caleb Williams "Painted Nails" was "just smack talk"
- 4d Brad Biggs (X) Are the #Bears really "all-in" after the blockbuster trade for DT Jeffery Simmons? GM Ryan Poles sees it as a boon for this season - and the future. On the planning for the deal, the future and even "F Them Picks."
- 4d Cincy Jungle (CIN) Bengals vs. Titans odds, expert picks, and our prediction for Week 8 matchup
- 4d NFL Daily News (Bluesky) Jeffery Simmons said he hasn't played in a primetime game since 2023. The Bears play on MNF and SNF the next two weeks.
- 4d Larry Mayer (X) Jeffery Simmons on Bears' disdain for Packers: "I'll get on board real soon with that."
- 4d Kevin Fishbain (Bluesky) New Bears DT Jeffery Simmons: "This team believes in what they have here and they want it right now. My game, my passion, my energy, my leadership, I can only help this team even more than what it's got. This is a great team from quarterback all the way down."
- 4d Larry Mayer (X) New Bears DT Jeffery Simmons speaks to the media at Halas Hall.+1
- 4d Bears Team Site Bears view Jeffery Simmons as difference maker on field, in locker room
- 4d Paul Dehner Jr. (X) Game Preview: Titans at #Bengals 📰 Latest news/injury updates 👋 The Jeffery Simmons trade impact 🎰 Best bets, a historical line in Cincy ☑️ Ref report, who's the center 🔮 Predictions 🚨 Surprise ending! 📺: 🍎
- 4d Turron Davenport (X) #Titans vs Bengals -Carnell Tate missed practice all week. He's trending towards doubtful on Sunday. -The defense may blitz a little more to help the pass rush w/out Jeffery Simmons
- 4d Erik Lambert (X) Ryan Poles knows he paid a hefty price for Jeffery Simmons. Giving up two 1st round picks makes his job in the draft more difficult. The #Bears GM hinted at his plans for tackling that challenge and why he's comfortable with it.
- 4d Matt Lombardo (Bluesky) NFL Mailbag is here!! 📬 Inside: My thoughts on the Chiefs’ abysmal handling of their abhorrent kicker situation, a special teams coach on why kickers are doinking so many extra points, and a veteran scout gets REAL on Bears Jeffery Simmons blockbuster.
- 4d Erik Lambert (X) 👀 · Quoting Cassie Carlson: "I don’t know I've had anybody that's been what I consider this dominant." #Bears DC Dennis Allen on Jeffery Simmons @fox32news+1
- 4d Erik Lambert (X) 🤣 · Quoting Adam Hoge: Shortly after the Jeffery Simmons trade, #Bears OC Press Taylor got a Facetime call from his brother, #Bengals head coach Zac Taylor. Press was confused why Zac was so excited about the addition for the Bears. Zac Taylor clarified: “No. We play the Titans this week!”+1
- 4d Adam Jahns (X) The best anecdote from the Jeffery Simmons’ deal just came from Bears OC Press Taylor. He heard cheers down the hallway. And then he received an immediate FaceTime call from his brother, Zac — the Bengals head coach. Zac was excited because the Bengals face the Titans this week.
- 4d Kevin Fishbain (Bluesky) Bears OC Press Taylor tells us he got a FaceTime from his brother Zac, who was very excited about the Jeffery Simmons trade ... because the Bengals play the Titans this week.
- 4d Adam Schefter (mirror, Bluesky) Jeffery Simmons’ new number in Chicago: Repost of @ChicagoBears
- 4d Adam Schefter (X) Jeffery Simmons’ new number in Chicago: · Quoting Chicago Bears: 🗣️ NINE-NINE!
- 4d Kevin Fishbain (Bluesky) Bears DC Dennis Allen on Jeffery Simmons: "I don't know that I've had anybody this disruptive (on the interior)."
- 4d Kevin Fishbain (Bluesky) New Bears DT Jeffery Simmons will wear 99. Adjust your rosters at home accordingly.
- 4d Pro Football Talk Ryan Poles: "F them picks" is really not what we're about
- 4d Pro Football Talk Titans sign DT Timmy Horne to 53-man roster
- 4d Turron Davenport (X) Aaron Whitecotton on what it'll look like without Jeffery Simmons
- 4d ESPN NFL News Inside Titans' call that was 'too good to pass up,' what's next after trading Simmons
- 4d Turron Davenport (X) Gus Bradley's initial thoughts after the #Titans traded Jeffery Simmons
- 4d Jim Wyatt (X) .@Titans DC Gus Bradley: It was hard to see Jeffery Simmons go because of the personal relationship they developed. Said he'll miss him personally, and on the field
- 4d Erik Lambert (X) #Bears GM Ryan Poles, on trading for Jeffery Simmons, says that going back to 2018, every Super Bowl champion has had a high-level DT—and believes that’s vital for a team that wants to win it all. (Fletcher Cox, Aaron Donald, Chris Jones, Vita Vea, Jalen Carter, Leonard Williams, etc.)
- 4d CBS Sports NFL Headlines 2026 NFL trade deadline: One position of need and potential options for all 32 teams
- 4d Adam Schefter (X) Nobody produces storylines like the NFL. Just this week: 🏈Monday: Jay-Z announced as headline performer for the Super Bowl halftime show. 🏈Tuesday: Colts trade Quenton Nelson to Seattle, DeForest Bucker to San Francisco. 🏈Wednesday: Chiefs sign Justin Tucker, Colts WR Josh Downs requests trade. 🏈Thursday: Titans trade Jeffery Simmons to Bears for two first-round picks. 🏈Friday: Panthers fire defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero and defensive pass-game coordinator Jonathan Cooley. Sunday, and the NFL trade deadline, await.
- 4d Pro Football Talk Jeffery Simmons, Quenton Nelson will renew their rivalry at Bears-Seahawks Monday night
- 4d PFF News The 10 best NFL player matchups to watch in Week 8
- 5d Erik Lambert (X) Subtle phrasing, bro. Had nothing to do with matching the offer. Buckner wanted San Francisco. · Quoting Pro Football Rumors: The #Bears were not comfortable matching the #49ers' fourth-round offer for DeForest Buckner, so they decided to aim much higher. A Mike Borgonzi discussion with Robert Saleh and ownership sealed the Jeffery Simmons deal for the #Titans
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137 more updatesfrom 37 sources
- 5d Erik Lambert (X) The Jeffery Simmons trade probably brings back memories of Khalil Mack for many #Bears fans. That one didn't achieve what many hoped. Why is this one different? Because the timing shows the organization learned a vital lesson from 8 years ago.+2
- 5d Erik Lambert (X) The #Bears were not comfortable matching the #49ers' fourth-round offer for DeForest Buckner, so they decided to aim much higher. A Mike Borgonzi discussion with Robert Saleh and ownership sealed the Jeffery Simmons deal for the #Titans
- 5d Detroit Football Network Looking at a decade’s worth of trades involving first-round picks after Chicago Bears’ acquisition of Jeffery Simmons+2
- 5d Jim Wyatt (X) "Eventually a team threw a hook big enough I don’t think any of us could have say no to.” @Titans say they got a trade offer from the @ChicagoBears that they couldn't refuse for DT Jeffery Simmons.+2
- 5d Field Yates (X) Ryan Poles on Jeffery Simmons: "We are excited to welcome Jeffery Simmons and his family to Chicago. We extend our gratitude to the Tennessee Titans and Mike Borgonzi for their partnership and collaboration throughout this process. We are fortunate to have the opportunity to add a player, and a human, like Jeffery to our team, and we look forward to Jeffery's leadership and command as we continue to work toward sustained success." Ben Johnson on Jeffery Simmons: "Jeffery is one of the most respected players in the National Football League. Jeffery has proven to be one of the most impactful run defenders and disruptive pass-rushers in the NFL, and yet, through his leadership, Jeffery will have the opportunity to create a positive impact across our entire team. We look forward to the work ahead." · Quoting Chicago Bears: JEFFERY SIMMONS IS A CHICAGO BEAR 🐻⬇️
- 5d Kevin Fishbain (Bluesky) The Jeffery Simmons trade is now official. Statements below from Ryan Poles and Ben Johnson
- 5d Adam Jahns (X) The Bears' trade for Jeffery Simmons is now official. He passed his physical tonight after flying in. GM Ryan Poles will meet the media at 10:30 am tomorrow. Simmons will speak after his first practice with the Bears.
- 5d Brad Biggs (X) #Bears officially announce the acquisition of DT Jeffery Simmons. He will practice Friday.
- 5d Bears Team Site Chicago Bears acquire All-Pro DL Jeffery Simmons via trade | Roster Moves+2
- 5d ESPN NFL News Does trading multiple first-round picks ever actually work? Barnwell on the Jeffery Simmons trade
- 5d David Lombardi (X) If Jeffery Simmons finishes out his entire contract with Chicago, the Bears will end up paying him ~$25 million per year. Simmons' initial deal with Tennessee was worth ~$35 million annually. Bears not responsible for the signing bonus already paid by Titans. What they paid in the trade also bought a significant discount on the salary cap. 49ers saw a similar benefit with their 2022 CMC trade — plus the boost of a Carolina restructure just months before the deal. It ensured that greater financial onus would go on the Panthers
- 5d Adam Jahns (X) If you're done reading about Jeffery Simmons, I still have a story for you on Jonah Jackson. It’s time to start talking more about just how good Jackson is. His Bears teammates would like that. He's quite the character, too. I enjoyed writing this one
- 5d David Lombardi (X) There's a clear shift in understanding of DT value. Aside from being key to stopping the run, DT pressure can be more disruptive to QB because it comes more quickly from a nearer inside alignment. Dexter Lawrence's huge impact in Cincy, the 49ers' double-DT trades, and now this · Quoting Adam Schefter: A first, literally: Jeffery Simmons is the first defensive tackle in the common draft era since 1967 to be traded for multiple first-round picks.
- 5d Aaron Wilson (X) #Bears waived Jamree Kromah after Jeffery Simmons trade that sent 2027, 2028 first-roound picks to #Titans along with 2027 fourth-rounder+1
- 5d Brad Biggs (X) #Bears waived DE Jamree Kromah. They have also signed CB Josh Butler to the practice squad. The big addition hits the roster Friday after Jeffery Simmons passes his physical.
- 5d Erik Lambert (X) Jeffery Simmons was the only 1st round draft pick in 10yrs to even receive a second contract. But now we have 2 first round picks, and right now everyone is ready to move on from our # overall pick from 2 drafts ago lol 😂. Yea They’ll certainly get it right this time. #Titanup
- 5d David Lombardi (X) 🎯 so much generalized talk about “first-round picks” — but WHERE in the first round is the pick? As I said yesterday, if you’re favored to pick #32, your first-rounder carries less weight than anyone’s else’s first rounder · Quoting Jeremy: Dexter Lawrence and Jeffery Simmons are the two best defensive tackles in the NFL Lawrence was traded for the 10th overall pick. The Jimmy Johnson trade chart is outdated but according to that, the Bears picks need to be 28th and 29th to match that in value
- 5d Kevin Fishbain (Bluesky) What’s the Jeffery Simmons trade mean for the Bears? What do we make of the future ramifications? How does it compare to the Khalil Mack trade? Breaking it all down with @danwiederer.bsky.social (free to read)
- 5d David Lombardi (X) “The Bears, according to multiple sources, made a push for DeForest Buckner as well, but didn’t feel comfortable with the draft capital Indy wanted.” Were the 49ers able to nab Buckner at a relative discount thanks to Indy doing right by a vet DT who wanted to go home? · Quoting Jordan Schultz: The BTS of how the Jeffery Simmons deal came together, according to multiple league sources. Having checked in with the Titans several times over the last couple weeks, the message was he’s not available. But this is a reminder, as one team said: “Everyone has a price.” The reality is that these two GMs — Mike Borgonzi and Ryan Poles — know each other from their days together in Kansas City. The Bears, according to multiple sources, made a push for DeForest Buckner as well, but didn’t feel comfortable with the draft capital Indy wanted. Instead, they then pivoted to arguably the best DT in football in Simmons, with the feeling that he changes the entire complexion of the defense and…
- 5d Titans Team Site Titans Say They Got an Offer They Couldn't Refuse for DT Jeffery Simmons
- 5d Jordan Schultz (X) Sources: The #Bears are releasing DE Jamree Kromah. The 26-year-old was a preseason star and one of Chicago’s highest-graded defenders in each of the last two weeks. However, the Bears needed the roster spot after trading for Jeffery Simmons.
- 5d David Lombardi (X) Chicago might be better positioned to be a long-term threat/archrival of the 49ers — who have Brock Purdy just entering his prime — in the NFC than any other team in the conference. Seattle has yet to prove they can sustain a title-caliber offense. LA’s at the end of the Stafford era. The Bears have Caleb Williams, Ben Johnson, and now a real shot to be above water defensively with Jeffery Simmons. That balance is the only way to sustainably contend
- 5d Terry McCormick (X) GM Mike Borgonzi makes an all-in move on Titans' future with Jeffery Simmons deal.
- 5d Turron Davenport (X) #Titans GM Mike Borgonzi said he had no intention of trading Jeffery Simmons until last night. Now Simmons is headed to Chicago and it's next man up for the DLine.
- 5d Erik Lambert (X) Did Ryan Poles get fleeced? The #Bears just flipped two 1st rounders to Tennessee for Jeffery Simmons. Draftniks are screaming overpay. Is it, though? Here is what a dig into the numbers revealed.
- 5d Adam Schefter (X) There now have been seven in-season trades. Since 2022, there have been an average of 17 trades per year from Oct. 1 up until the trade deadline. In each of the past two seasons, as it has become trendier to make blockbuster deals, there have been 18 trades from Oct. 1 up until the deadline. This year’s deadline is Tuesday Nov. 10. · Quoting Adam Schefter: NFL trades since Sept 28: 🏈DT Jeffery Simmons to the Bears 🏈DT DeForest Buckner to the 49ers 🏈G Quenton Nelson to the Seahawks 🏈WR Marvin Harrison Jr. to the Texans 🏈C Cam Jurgens to the Ravens 🏈CB Joey Porter Jr. to the Cowboys 🏈QB J.J. McCarthy to the Giants.
- 5d Greg Auman (X) Bucs and Falcons both in the top six teams as far as leverage and impact on playoff odds this weekend … · Quoting Austin Mock: Playoff leverage from The Athletic Playoff Simulator in Week 8: - Who knew Browns/Steelers would be such a momentous game? - Falcons/Bucs also a sneaky huge game - Jeffery Simmons and Quenton Nelson debut in a huge NFC matchup between the Bears and Seahawks
- 5d Adam Schefter (mirror, Bluesky) NFL trades since Sept 28: 🏈DT Jeffery Simmons to the Bears 🏈DT DeForest Buckner to the 49ers 🏈G Quenton Nelson to the Seahawks 🏈WR Marvin Harrison Jr. to the Texans 🏈C Cam Jurgens to the Ravens 🏈CB Joey Porter Jr. to the Cowboys 🏈QB J.J. McCarthy to the Giants.+1
- 5d Erik Lambert (X) The Bears believe they are going to the Super Bowl. They would not have made the precedent-altering maneuver to trade for Jeffery Simmons if that wasn’t true, @ConorOrr writes
- 5d Erik Lambert (X) I have to assume Ryan will be maneuvering quite a bit to collect some additional capital at some point between now and next April. #Bears · Quoting Sean Hammond: 🏈Bears future draft picks after the Jeffery Simmons trade🏈 2027 (5 total picks) 1st: - 2nd: own 3rd: own 4th: - 5th: ATL's 6th: own 7th: own 2028 (7 total picks) 1st: - 2nd: own 3rd: own 4th: own 5th: own, TEN's 6th: own 7th: own
- 5d Jim Wyatt (X) .@Titans guard Peter Skoronski on the Jeffery Simmons trade.
- 5d Turron Davenport (X) John Franklin-Myers said he's disappointed he and Jeffery Simmons didn't get to continue as a duo but it's the nature of the business. Franklin-Myers said he didn't get to talk extensively about it because it happened so fast.
- 5d Jeremy Fowler (X) Borgonzi: Jeffery Simmons has chance to compete for a Super Bowl in Chicago. Added Bears GM Ryan Poles called last night to initiate trade talks. · Quoting TURRON DAVENPORT: Mike Borgonzi said Jeffery Simmons didn't want to leave and was surprised by the trade.
- 5d Turron Davenport (X) Peter Skoronski called the Jeffery Simmons trade a gut punch. "I don't have to tell you guys his impact on the field and the locker room."
- 5d Jim Wyatt (X) .@Titans safety @amanihooker37 on the Jeffery Simmons trade.
- 5d Albert Breer (X) Titans GM Mike Borgonzi on trading Jeffery Simmons: “It was hard. It was really hard.” Adds he told Simmons that this is a great opportunity for him. · Quoting TURRON DAVENPORT: Mike Borgonzi said Jeffery Simmons didn't want to leave and was surprised by the trade.
- 5d Daniel Popper (X) Fun chat with Robert. Recorded this yesterday and discussed a potential Jeffery Simmons trade... · Quoting The Athletic Football Show: Who's next? Colts, Chargers, Cardinals in sell-off mode 👀 @robertmays is joined by @danielrpopper on this episode of TAFS to look back at the trades that have happened, and ahead to what might be coming.
- 5d Jim Wyatt (X) .@Titans tackle JC Latham on the departure of Jeffery Simmons via trade to the @ChicagoBears.
- 5d CBS Sports NFL Headlines Jeffery Simmons is Bears' all-in move. Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson make it worth the risk
- 5d Turron Davenport (X) #Titans JC Latham said you could see the pain on Jeffery Simmons face when the news broke. "It was obvious how much the team meant to him, how much the city means to him."
- 5d Turron Davenport (X) Robert Saleh said trading Jeffery Simmons has nothing to do with where the organization is on Cam Ward.
- 5d Greg Auman (X) Fredd Young reference! First-team All-Pro with nine sacks for Seahawks in 1987, Pro Bowl in each of first four seasons. Traded to Colts, totaled two sacks in three seasons. · Quoting Spotrac: #NFL Defensive Players who have been acquired for at least two 1st-Round draft picks: Jeffery Simmons (TEN -> CHI) Sauce Gardner (NYJ -> IND) Micah Parsons (DAL -> GB) Jamal Adams (NYJ -> SEA) Jalen Ramsey (JAX -> LAR) Khalil Mack (LV -> CHI) Fredd Young (SEA -> IND)
- 5d Jordan Schultz (X) After talking to several NFL teams and GMs over the last hour, my expectation is the trade deadline will be even crazier than anticipated. Chicago’s all-in move will cause other teams to react and try to be bold as well. In the words of one source: “All hell is going to break loose over the next week and a half. Get your popcorn ready.” 🍿🍿🍿 · Quoting Jordan Schultz: BREAKING: Titans are trading Jeffery Simmons to the Bears, per sources.
- 5d Pro Football Talk Titans GM Mike Borgonzi: Never planned to trade Jeffery Simmons, Bears called us last night+1
- 5d Turron Davenport (X) Robert Saleh wouldn't get into detail but said the conversation letting Jeffery Simmons know he was traded was a tough one.
- 5d Turf Show Times (LAR) Was Myles Garrett a better trade for Rams than Jeffery Simmons?
- 5d Jim Wyatt (X) .@Titans HC Robert Saleh discusses his thoughts on the Jeffery Simmons trade.
- 5d Turron Davenport (X) #Titans Robert Saleh said trading Jeffery Simmons sucked but it was necessary. Saleh said his message to the locker room is there are opportunities for more guys to step up now.
- 5d Pro Football Talk 2026 NFL Trade Deadline live updates: Tracker, deals, news, rumors, analysis
- 5d Jim Wyatt (X) Borgonzi said he's probably gotten 50 phone calls on Jeffery Simmons since taking the @Titans job. Got a firm offer from the @ChicagoBears, with the two first-round picks, and didn't think he could pass it up
- 5d Jim Wyatt (X) .@Titans GM Mike Borgonzi on the conversation with Jeffery Simmons after the team decided to trade him to the @ChicagoBears.
- 5d Turron Davenport (X) Mike Borgonzi said Jeffery Simmons didn't want to leave and was surprised by the trade.
- 5d Adam Schefter (X) More background to today’s big trade: · Quoting Ari Meirov: #Titans GM Mike Borgonzi said #Bears GM Ryan Poles called him last night about doing the Jeffery Simmons trade. It happened that quick. Wow.
- 5d Turron Davenport (X) #Titans Mike Borgonzi said Ryan Poles called him last night about Jeffery Simmons. Borgonzi hadn't been shopping Simmons up until that point. He spoke to Robert Saleh last night and Amy Adams-Strunk this morning before making the trade.
- 5d Jim Wyatt (X) .@Titans GM Mike Borgonzi discusses how the Jeffery Simmons trade transpired with the @ChicagoBears.
- 5d Turron Davenport (X) Mike Borgonzi on trading Jeffery Simmons
- 5d Greg Auman (X) Playoff leverage from The Athletic Playoff Simulator in Week 8: - Who knew Browns/Steelers would be such a momentous game? - Falcons/Bucs also a sneaky huge game - Jeffery Simmons and Quenton Nelson debut in a huge NFC matchup between the Bears and Seahawks
- 5d Pro Football Talk Amy Adams Strunk: We are forever grateful for all Jeffery Simmons gave this team, this city
- 5d Albert Breer (X) The Titans are well aware of what they're trading. Jeffery Simmons leads all NFL DTs in pressures, even though he plays for a team that's played most of its 7 games from behind—they failed to even take a lead at any point of three of those games. He's a rare player.
- 5d ESPN NFL News Jeffery Simmons to the Bears: Here is key intel on Super Bowl implications, draft picks and more
- 5d Daniel Popper (X) Jeffery Simmons trade grades for Titans and Bears+1
- 5d Daniel Popper (X) Yes, the NFL trade deadline has gotten more active in recent seasons. We saw another high-profile trade this morning with Jeffery Simmons headed to the Bears for two firsts. Dove into the data with @SandoNFL to diagnose trends and quantify the chaos
- 5d Erik Lambert (X) 🏈Bears future draft picks after the Jeffery Simmons trade🏈 2027 (5 total picks) 1st: - 2nd: own 3rd: own 4th: - 5th: ATL's 6th: own 7th: own 2028 (7 total picks) 1st: - 2nd: own 3rd: own 4th: own 5th: own, TEN's 6th: own 7th: own
- 5d Daniel Popper (X) With the Jeffery Simmons deal, three of the top four players on my trade deadline big board have been traded
- 5d Terry McCormick (X) Titans owner Amy Adams Strunk issues a statement on the Jeffery Simmons trade. · Quoting Tennessee Titans: Titans controlling owner Amy Adams Strunk statement
- 5d Jim Wyatt (Bluesky) The @Titans have traded DT Jeffery Simmons to the Chicago Bears in exchange for two first-round picks, and a pick swap. The deal is pending a physical. MORE+3
- 5d Turron Davenport (X) Pretty ironic Jeffery Simmons will make his Bears debut against the Seahawks. Seattle just traded for Quentin Nelson who will make his debut as well. Simmons said he loves facing Nelson twice a year now the second matchup will come with new teams.
- 5d Field Yates (X) Jeffery Simmons' ranks amongst defensive tackles in sacks and pressure (via TruMedia) since the start of: 2026: t-1st in sacks, 1st in pressures 2025: 1st in sacks, 1st in pressures 2024: 1st in sacks, 1st in pressures
- 5d Jason B. Hirschhorn (Bluesky) There's a reflexive criticism anytime a team trades multiple firsts for a non-QB. Sometimes, that's warranted (Jamal Adams). But Jeffery Simmons is an established, elite interior pass rusher in his prime, and you never know if/when another field-tilter like that will shake loose.
- 5d Turron Davenport (X) Jeffery Simmons just spoke yesterday about wanting to stick around and help the #Titans get things back on track. He said he didn't hear anything from his agents or the team about a trade. Now he's headed to Chicago. · Quoting TURRON DAVENPORT: #Titans Jeffery Simmons on trade rumors
- 5d Jordan Schultz (X) Great footage of college and now Bears’ teammates Jeffery Simmons and Montez Sweat explaining why they’re such n unstoppable duo. 😤 (🎥 @HailStateFB) · Quoting Jordan Schultz: The BTS of how the Jeffery Simmons deal came together, according to multiple league sources. Having checked in with the Titans several times over the last couple weeks, the message was he’s not available. But this is a reminder, as one team said: “Everyone has a price.” The reality is that these two GMs — Mike Borgonzi and Ryan Poles — know each other from their days together in Kansas City. The Bears, according to multiple sources, made a push for DeForest Buckner as well, but didn’t feel comfortable with the draft capital Indy wanted. Instead, they then pivoted to arguably the best DT in football in Simmons, with the feeling that he changes the entire complexion of the defense and makes them a bona fide Super Bowl threat. After hearing from as many as 3 other teams inquiring on…
- 5d Matt Lombardo (Bluesky) The Chicago Bears’ blockbusters trade for Jeffery Simmons is already drawing rave reviews from rival NFL Executives.
- 5d Adam Schefter (mirror, Bluesky) More about the Bears making a seismic move Thursday to bolster their defensive front, acquiring All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons from the Tennessee Titans, via @CourtneyRCronin+1
- 5d Erik Lambert (X) A few things to note on the Bears and Titans trade for star DT Jeffery Simmons: - Jeffery Simmons is one of the best players in football and Chicago was planning on being aggressive on adding a defensive piece. This was a bigger swing than they initially intended to do, but pivoted after looking at their other deadline options on defense. - Dennis Allen has had to created a lot of pressure this year by blitzing and bringing different players. Simmons creates pressure by himself as no player on the Bears has more sacks this season than Simmons. - There was a preexisting relationship with Ryan Poles and Mike Borgonzi for years and years. That played a role in getting a deal done with a player that many thought was off limits. - Asking around the league, the consensus is that Chicago better win right away. They almost have to to justify what they gave up. Everyone agreed that they are now one of the true contenders in the NFC. - The Titans got a deal they just couldn't pass up once it…
- 5d John Shipley (X) I think the #Jaguars are *massive* winners from today’s Jeffery Simmons blockbuster, and it has nothing to do with the AFC South and everything to do with the trade deadline. Here’s why
- 5d Brad Biggs (X) It will be fascinating to see if Ryan Poles produces an additional move before the Nov 10 deadline after this morning's blockbuster for Jeffery Simmons. #Bears have not had a difference maker on defense. Simmons is that guy for them.
- 5d Adam Jahns (X) Jeffery Simmons solidifies the Bears as a Super Bowl contender this year but also beyond. These Bears players are under contract in 2027, too: - Thuney, Jackson, Wright - Odunze, Burden, Loveland, Kmet - Gordon, Thieneman, Muhammad, Bryant - And, oh yeah, Caleb Williams
- 5d Matt Schneidman (X) 🎙️Green Bay Beat Gameday Edition🎙️ @BillHuberNFL, @Paul_Bretl and I dive into Packers-Panthers preview and react live to the Bears trading for Jeffery Simmons. YouTube: Audio
- 5d Jordan Schultz (X) The BTS of how the Jeffery Simmons deal came together, according to multiple league sources. Having checked in with the Titans several times over the last couple weeks, the message was he’s not available. But this is a reminder, as one team said: “Everyone has a price.” The reality is that these two GMs — Mike Borgonzi and Ryan Poles — know each other from their days together in Kansas City. The Bears, according to multiple sources, made a push for DeForest Buckner as well, but didn’t feel comfortable with the draft capital Indy wanted. Instead, they then pivoted to arguably the best DT in football in Simmons, with the feeling that he changes the entire complexion of the defense and makes them a bona fide Super Bowl threat. After hearing from as many as 3 other teams inquiring on Simmons, the Titans simply felt that Chicago’s offer had reached a price where “we could not say no anymore.” That’s when this thing became serious, and that’s why it happened so quickly. · Quoting…
- 5d Field Gulls (Bluesky) Bears acquire Jeffery Simmons ahead of Week 8 matchup with Seahawks
- 5d Albert Breer (X) Because the Titans just extended Jeffery Simmons, and the bonus money is paid, a team-friendly deal goes with him to Chicago ... • $7.94 million for the rest of 2026. • $26.95 million in cash for 2027. • Signed through 2030 for a total $124.7 million.
- 5d Adam Schefter (mirror, Bluesky) A first, literally: Jeffery Simmons is the first defensive tackle in the common draft era since 1967 to be traded for multiple first-round picks.+2
- 5d Greg Auman (X) #NFL Defensive Players who have been acquired for at least two 1st-Round draft picks: Jeffery Simmons (TEN -> CHI) Sauce Gardner (NYJ -> IND) Micah Parsons (DAL -> GB) Jamal Adams (NYJ -> SEA) Jalen Ramsey (JAX -> LAR) Khalil Mack (LV -> CHI) Fredd Young (SEA -> IND)
- 5d Kevin Fishbain (Bluesky) Per @jjones9.bsky.social, here's the trade compensation (sans typo)... Bears get: DT Jeffery Simmons, Ten 2028 fifth-rounder Titans get: Chi 2027 first- and fourth-rounders, 2028 first+1
- 5d Adam Schefter (mirror, Bluesky) Monday Night Football this week is Bears vs. Seahawks. 🏈Chicago gets: Pro Bowl DT Jeffery Simmons 🏈Seattle gets: Pro Bowl G Quenton Nelson+1
- 5d Adam Schefter (mirror, Bluesky) What the Bears are getting in 29-year-old Jeffery Simmons: 🏈3x All-Pro 🏈4x Pro-Bowl selection 🏈44.5 sacks 🏈8 forced fumbles 🏈6 fumble recoveries 🏈30 pass deflections+1
- 5d Matt Lombardo (Bluesky) We listed Jeffery Simmons as one of the players most likely to be traded just yesterday at Between The Hashmarks. Subscribers are once again ahead of the curve. The Bears get a game-altering playmaker, in a move that signals Ryan Poles is all on on maximizing Caleb Williams’ Super Bowl window.
- 5d Jeremy Fowler (X) More on Jeffery Simmons to Chicago NFC North loaded. Separators needed. Chicago got one.
- 5d Erik Lambert (X) Before everyone says we got fleeced, look at the numbers for draft capital to make this make sense! Y’all forget the math sometimes… Not all first-round picks are created equal. The NFL’s traditional draft-value chart assigns the No. 1 overall pick 3,000 points. The No. 25 pick? Just 720. The No. 30 pick? Only 620. Think about that. A single first overall pick is worth nearly FIVE TIMES as much as pick No. 30 according to the chart. So when someone says the Bears gave up two first-round picks, the natural reaction is that Chicago mortgaged its future. Especially lame ass Packers fans who will love talking shit on this. But did they? The Bears are currently 5-2, and if Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson continue building what we’re seeing, Chicago has a legitimate opportunity to become a perennial playoff contender. Let’s assume the Bears finish with the 25th pick in 2027 and the 28th pick in 2028. Using the traditional Jimmy Johnson draft-value chart: 2027 first (#25): 720…
- 5d Terry McCormick (X) Jeffery Simmons' time with the Titans has come to an end as he was dealt to the Chicago Bears on Thursday.
- 5d David Lombardi (X) Dexter Lawrence and Jeffery Simmons are the two best defensive tackles in the NFL Lawrence was traded for the 10th overall pick. The Jimmy Johnson trade chart is outdated but according to that, the Bears picks need to be 28th and 29th to match that in value
- 5d Sal Capaccio (X) Jeffery Simmons is the first interior defensive lineman to ever be traded for multiple 1st round picks. He is a great player. But that is not normally a position a team pays that kind of price for. Bears going for it this year with Caleb on his rookie deal.
- 5d Jordan Schultz (X) Text from an NFC GM: “Respect to the Bears for doing that. That offense with this defense now makes them a Super Bowl roster for this year and for years to come without a doubt.” · Quoting Jordan Schultz: BREAKING: Titans are trading Jeffery Simmons to the Bears, per sources.
- 5d Kevin Fishbain (Bluesky) Newest Bears DT Jeffery Simmons currently ranks No. 1 on ESPN's pass rush win rate for defensive tackles. He finished second in that category last season and first in 2024.
- 5d Albert Breer (X) We'll see if they play but potential for Monday Night Football this week ... Seahawks G Quenton Nelson vs. Bears DT Jeffery Simmons.
- 5d EJ Smith (X) That price seems like great news for Howie Roseman. Strengthens what the #Eagles could get for Moro Ojomo, who isn't under contract like Simmons but is younger. I'd have guessed they could get a third-round pick for Ojomo, this Simmons deal makes that seem even more likely. · Quoting Albert Breer: Again, the final terms ... Bears get: DT Jeffery Simmons, 2028 fifth-round pick. Titans get: 2027 first-round pick, 2028 first-round pick, 2027 fourth-round pick. When I did my All-Pro calls last year, there was no more resounding first-teamer with coaches/execs than Simmons.
- 5d Zac Jackson (X) Two first rounders! · Quoting Albert Breer: Again, the final terms ... Bears get: DT Jeffery Simmons, 2028 fifth-round pick. Titans get: 2027 first-round pick, 2028 first-round pick, 2027 fourth-round pick. When I did my All-Pro calls last year, there was no more resounding first-teamer with coaches/execs than Simmons.+1
- 5d CBS Sports NFL Headlines Jeffery Simmons trade: Titans deal All-Pro defensive tackle to the Bears, per CBS Sports insider
- 5d NFL Daily News (Bluesky) ⚠️ UPDATE trade summary, per Adam Schefter: Bears get - Jeffery Simmons, 2028 5th-round pick Titans get - 2027 1st-round pick, 2028 1st-round pick, 2027 4th-round pick · Quoting NFL Daily News: Trade summary, per Tom Pelissero: Bears get - Jeffery Simmons Titans get - Two 1st-round picks, 4th-round pick+1
- 5d Turron Davenport (X) Jeffery Simmons is reunited with Mississippi State teammate Montez Sweat via a trade to the Bears. Chicago is Super Bowl trophy hunting while the #Titans are in full rebuild mode.
- 5d Field Yates (X) Breaking: The Titans are trading All-Pro DT Jeffery Simmons and a 2028 fifth-round pick to the Chicago Bears, sources tell @AdamSchefter and @RapSheet. Tennessee will receive 2027 and 2028 first-round picks and a 2027 fourth-round pick.+2
- 5d David Lombardi (X) The Bears also acquire Jeffery Simmons just in time to play the Seahawks — and face Quenton Nelson — on Monday night
- 5d Erik Lambert (X) The #Bears have most of the pieces in place for a run. The only thing most felt they were missing was a true superstar on defense. To the shock of many, they went out and got one. Jeffery Simmons has arrived and is everything this team was missing.
- 5d David Lombardi (X) I expect Jeffery Simmons to move Chicago logo a solid amount north. If that #16 defense moves to at least #12, the Bears are bona fide contenders. Caleb Williams and Brock Purdy are already 1-2 in QBR. Chicago just needs a better defense to complement that
- 5d David Lombardi (X) This right here: The 49ers are subscribing to it. And the Bears are definitely subscribing to it, too. At the level of two 1s and a 4 for Jeffery Simmons · Quoting David Lombardi: Look at Dexter Lawrence. And then consider that the Bengals have gone from #29 to #5 in defense after trading for Lawrence. There's massive improvement efficiency in acquiring a dominant interior rush. The 49ers subscribe to this too, having traded for both Osa and DeForest
- 5d Kevin Fishbain (Bluesky) Jeffery Simmons has 4 sacks, 6 TFL and 9 QB hits this season. He’d lead the Bears or be tied for the lead in all three categories. Four-time Pro Bowler. 29 years old.
- 5d Jeremy Fowler (X) Chicago gets much-needed DLine help. · Quoting Adam Schefter: Trade: Titans are trading All Pro DT Jeffery Simmons to the Chicago Bears, per sources.
- 5d Terry McCormick (X) Can confirm, Jeffery Simmons has been traded to the Bears. @TomPelissero says compensation is 2 firsts and a 4th. Wow!
- 5d Dave Birkett (Bluesky) Jeffery Simmons to the Bears. Big time move. I already thought the Bears were the best team in the division. Even more so now.
- 5d Kevin Fishbain (Bluesky) Ryan Poles takes his swing, and it’s a big one. The Bears are trading for All-Pro Titans DT Jeffery Simmons, per @jjones9.bsky.social
- 5d NFL Daily News (Bluesky) Trade summary, per Tom Pelissero: Bears get - Jeffery Simmons Titans get - Two 1st-round picks, 4th-round pick · Quoting NFL Daily News: ⚠️ Pelissero: Jeffery Simmons traded to the Bears.
- 5d Jordan Schultz (X) Sources: The Titans will receive 2 first round picks and a 4th in return for Jeffery Simmons. A haul! · Quoting Jordan Schultz: BREAKING: Titans are trading Jeffery Simmons to the Bears, per sources.
- 5d Pro Football Talk Jeffery Simmons: As far as I know, I'll be here after trade deadline
- #Titans Jeffery Simmons on trade rumors
- Jeffery Simmons feels like the big fish every team wants in this 2026 trade deadline cycle. You'd think that would make it tough for the #Bears to get him. However, they have an advantage that others don't.
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Well now the #Bears have to trade for Jeffery Simmons. · Quoting Adam Schefter: Trade: Colts have agreed to send eight-time Pro-Bowl guard Quenton Nelson to the Seattle Seahawks, per me and @rapsheet. Nelson is on an expiring contract and the Colts are opting to get back draft capital now before they could lose him in free agency.
But an all-time Colt now moves on to the Seahawks.
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- Oct 27 Erik Lambert (X) Based on the market, I'd say Jeffery Simmons and Maxx Crosby are the only two. #Bears · Quoting Dabears 🐻⬇️: @ErikLambert1 Whos available that though that would even require a 1st?
- Oct 27 Erik Lambert (X) Well now the #Bears have to trade for Jeffery Simmons. · Quoting Adam Schefter: Trade: Colts have agreed to send eight-time Pro-Bowl guard Quenton Nelson to the Seattle Seahawks, per me and @rapsheet. Nelson is on an expiring contract and the Colts are opting to get back draft capital now before they could lose him in free agency. But an all-time Colt now moves on to the Seahawks.
- Official @Titans pressures vs @Browns: Jermaine Johnson: 4 Jeffery Simmons: 2 Jacob Martin: 2 Femi Oladejo: 2 John Franklin-Myers: 1 Amani Hooker: 1 Nazir Stackhouse: 1
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Titans finally sack Watson and Jeffery Simmons is called for being offside.
7 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- Oct 25 Daniel Oyefusi (X) Titans DT Jeffery Simmons on Tennessee only sacking Browns QB Deshaun Watson once: "The ball was getting out pretty fast. If you go watch it, you actually watching, the ball getting out fast. It's hard to sack the quarterback when the ball is getting out fast. And sometimes when you're third-and-short, it's third-and-four, the ball coming out fast, so not that many opportunities. ... But man, the tale of the game was the ball was getting out pretty fast."
- Oct 25 Turron Davenport (X) Jeffery Simmons played 90% of the defensive snaps vs Browns. Here are the rest of the DLine.
- Oct 25 Turron Davenport (X) #Titans Jeffery Simmons: You never want to come in the locker room and point fingers. It takes all 11.
- Oct 25 Turron Davenport (X) Jeffery Simmons on not stopping the run
- Oct 25 Turron Davenport (X) That's tremendous hustle by Jeffery Simmons. He ran Deshaun Watson down from the opposite side of the field and kept him from turning the corner. Watson threw it incomplete to KC Conception to force the FG. Browns miss the attempt and #Titans take over.
- Oct 25 Turron Davenport (X) Jeffery Simmons drew a holding call on Zion Johnson but it was declined as Deshaun Watson's pass fell incomplete and the Browns have to punt.
- Oct 25 Turron Davenport (X) Jeffery Simmons came off the edge for the sack but it's negated because they called offsides on him.
- Oct 25 Terry McCormick (X) Titans finally sack Watson and Jeffery Simmons is called for being offside.
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Browns' offensive line looks to limit Jeffery Simmons' interior presence
Simmons is tied for 10th in the NFL with four sacks this season
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Browns coach Todd Monken on Titans DL: Jeffery Simmons is a great player. Very instinctive and situational aware. And they have other guys who've played in that attack style front.
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- Oct 21 Turron Davenport (X) #Titans Jeffery Simmons on Jordan Elliott: Jordan is an unbelievable teammate. No one thought he would make that type of move but we're not going to focus on that.
- Oct 21 Scott Petrak (X) Browns coach Todd Monken on Titans DL: Jeffery Simmons is a great player. Very instinctive and situational aware. And they have other guys who've played in that attack style front.
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NFL trade deadline: 5 players we'd like to see get a change of scenery, including Jonathan Taylor
These blockbuster moves probably will not happen, but stars like Jonathan Taylor and Jeffery Simmons deserve a chance to play for true contenders
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Here's a good example of how the #Titans John Franklin-Myers and Jeffery Simmons rush tandem can thrive. Simmons slashes inside taking two OL, giving JFM the 1v1 and he wins by bull rushing the tackle into Daniel Jones forcing him to step up in the pocket and Simmons cleans it up.
2 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- Oct 19 Jim Wyatt (X) Official @Titans QB pressures vs @Colts: Jeffery Simmons: 7 Jermaine Johnson: 7 John Franklin-Myers: 6 Jacob Martin: 4 Anthony Hill: 3 Tony Adams: 2 Marcus Harris: 2 Femi Oladejo: 1 Solomon Thomas: 1 Keldric Faulk: 1
- Oct 19 Turron Davenport (X) Nice schemed attack on this sack by Jermaine Johnson. Look at how the blitz helped draw attention from the OL to free up Johnson. And watch Jeffery Simmons destroy the double team.
- Oct 19 Turron Davenport (X) Here's a good example of how the #Titans John Franklin-Myers and Jeffery Simmons rush tandem can thrive. Simmons slashes inside taking two OL, giving JFM the 1v1 and he wins by bull rushing the tackle into Daniel Jones forcing him to step up in the pocket and Simmons cleans it up.
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Jeffery Simmons just dove at Jonathan Taylor's feet to take him down. Simmons got up slowly and came out. He's standing on the sideline now.
21 more updatesfrom 4 sources
- Oct 18 Turron Davenport (X) Jeffery Simmons played 69 snaps vs the Colts that's 88.5% of the defensive plays. Here are the rest of the #Titans DL vs the Colts
- Oct 18 Turron Davenport (X) TDs Takeaway from Lucas Oil Stadium after the #Titans 26-20 win over the Colts. -Robert Salehs said Jeffery Simmons is the best DT and inspired the team to the win. It might be time to talk about Simmons as one of the best defensive players overall.
- Oct 18 Turron Davenport (X) Jeffery Simmons takes us through the strip and recovery on Jonathan Taylor. He said he's seen Jalen Carter do it before and was dying to get one himself.
- Oct 18 Turron Davenport (X) Jeffery Simmons said he kept the ball after his strip and recovery vs Jonathan Taylor. He said the win is for Robert Saleh.
- Oct 18 Turron Davenport (X) Jeffery Simmons on his halftime demeanor and play after
- Oct 18 Turron Davenport (X) Robert Saleh on Anthony Hill Jr's TFL in the 2nd half sparking the #Titans and Jeffery Simmons inspiring halftime actions. He called Simmons the best DT in football.
- Oct 18 Turron Davenport (X) Jonathan Taylor with the 19-yd pickup. Crazy effort from him to run through the tackle attempt by Cody Barton and Jeffery Simmons.
- Oct 18 Turron Davenport (X) All tied up at 13 after Cam Ward to Carnell Tate for the TD. #Titans drove 28 yds on four plays. That's complementary football. Anthony Hill Jr. TFL -5 yds, Jeffery Simmons gets the sack to force the punt; Chimere Dike broke off a 58-yd punt return.
- Oct 18 Turron Davenport (X) Tony Adams came unblocked and flushed Daniel Jones up in the pocket, where Jeffery Simmons escorted two Colts OL back into the QB. · Quoting TURRON DAVENPORT: Jeffery Simmons and a few other #Titans are in on the sack. Colts now have to punt.
- Oct 18 Turron Davenport (X) Jeffery Simmons and a few other #Titans are in on the sack. Colts now have to punt.
- Oct 18 Turron Davenport (X) Jeffery Simmons is back in after a couple of plays. · Quoting TURRON DAVENPORT: Jeffery Simmons just dove at Jonathan Taylor's feet to take him down. Simmons got up slowly and came out. He's standing on the sideline now.
- Oct 18 Turron Davenport (X) Jeffery Simmons just dove at Jonathan Taylor's feet to take him down. Simmons got up slowly and came out. He's standing on the sideline now.
- Oct 18 NFL News Poster (Bluesky) [NFL] Jeffery Simmons recovers the fumble to start the second half!
- Oct 18 Turron Davenport (X) #Titans defense gets another turnover. Jeffery Simmons blasted in there and took the ball away from Jonathan Taylor.
- Oct 18 Jake Arthur (X) Jonathan Taylor coughs it up on the first drive of the second half. Jeffery Simmons on the strip.
- Oct 18 Terry McCormick (X) Taylor fumble on the first carry of the second half and Jeffery Simmons recovers it at the Colts 35.
- Oct 18 Turron Davenport (X) Jeffery Simmons with the pressure off the edge. Almost forced the INT but Amani Hooker wasn't able to catch it. Didn't matter, Josh Williams was called for illegal contact to give the Colts the 1st down on 3rd & 10. Would have been the first three and out by the Colts today.
- Oct 18 Turron Davenport (X) Terrell Burgess came in for Tony Adams. Jeffery Simmons got the sack on the play. Loss of five yds. 2nd & 15 now
- Oct 18 Terry McCormick (X) Jones sacked by Jeffery Simmons. He had Taylor wide open in the flat as his check down and didn't throw it.
- Oct 18 Turron Davenport (X) Morgan Cox and Jeffery Simmons are the coin toss captains today. #Titans called heads. It's tails. The Colts won the toss and elected to defer. Cam Ward and the offense is up first.
- Oct 18 Turron Davenport (X) Jeffery Simmons has 19 pressures this season, tied for the third-most among defensive tackles, including six quick pressures (under 2.5 seconds), tied for the fifth-most among defensive tackles.Since the start of the 2025 season, Simmons has 29 quick pressures, the most among defensive tackles over that span. The Colts' interior O-line has allowed a 6.3% pressure rate, the 11th-lowest among teams, including just a 0.7% quick pressure rate, trailing only the Broncos (0.6%).
- Oct 18 Turron Davenport (X) #Titans Jeffery Simmons checking in for duty.
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The second 2026 TPR update is live.
Through Week 5, I’ve studied 901 pressures from 63 qualifying rushers.
• Jeffery Simmons leads PQR at 3.00
• Abdul Carter is at 2.00
• Boye Mafe is at 1.75 with 14 HQ pressures
• Greg Rousseau leads overall TPR
Top 25 in PQR
4 more updatesfrom 3 sources
- Oct 14 Turron Davenport (X) Jeffery Simmons feels the tandem with John Franklin-Myers can be really good and eventually the results will show.
- Oct 14 Turron Davenport (X) #Titans Jeffery Simmons said he loves the match up with Colts G Quentin Nelson but he treats every opponent like a nameless face.
- Oct 14 Paul Dehner Jr. (X) Mafe and Lawrence both land in the top five for pressure quality. · Quoting Brandon Thorn: The second 2026 TPR update is live. Through Week 5, I’ve studied 901 pressures from 63 qualifying rushers. • Jeffery Simmons leads PQR at 3.00 • Abdul Carter is at 2.00 • Boye Mafe is at 1.75 with 14 HQ pressures • Greg Rousseau leads overall TPR Top 25 in PQR
- Oct 14 Jim Wyatt (X) Saleh said he's challenging the @Titans defensive front every day that the team needs more ... With four hands being on Jeffery Simmons every snap, we need more from other guys
- Oct 14 Paul Dehner Jr. (X) The second 2026 TPR update is live. Through Week 5, I’ve studied 901 pressures from 63 qualifying rushers. • Jeffery Simmons leads PQR at 3.00 • Abdul Carter is at 2.00 • Boye Mafe is at 1.75 with 14 HQ pressures • Greg Rousseau leads overall TPR Top 25 in PQR
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Official @Titans QB pressures vs the Texans:
Cody Barton: 4
Jeffery Simmons: 3
Jacob Martin: 2
Jermaine Johnson: 2
John Franklin-Myers: 1
Anthony Hill: 1
Femi Oladejo: 1
Cedric Gray: 1
Nazir Stackhouse: 1
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- Oct 12 Terry McCormick (X) Jeffery Simmons seems destined to be the Mike Trout of football - a great player mired deep with a terrible team wasting his most productive seasons.
- Oct 12 Jim Wyatt (X) Official @Titans QB pressures vs the Texans: Cody Barton: 4 Jeffery Simmons: 3 Jacob Martin: 2 Jermaine Johnson: 2 John Franklin-Myers: 1 Anthony Hill: 1 Femi Oladejo: 1 Cedric Gray: 1 Nazir Stackhouse: 1