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NFL·TRADE·October 29, 2026 04:04 PM ET

Bears add Simmons at 5-2; Titans collect two firsts

The agreement remains subject to a physical.

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The Titans and Bears shook up the NFL on Thursday with a trade that sent Jeffery Simmons to Chicago. Which team came out Via @usatodaysports on X

What happened: Chicago also receives a 2028 fifth-round pick. Tennessee gets the Bears' first-round picks in 2027 and 2028, plus a 2027 fourth-rounder.

Why it matters: The Bears add an established interior defender while holding the NFC's No. 5 seed. At 1-6, the Titans gain draft capital in successive years.

By the numbers: Simmons recorded 67 tackles and 11 sacks in 15 games for Tennessee in 2025.

What to watch: The physical is the remaining condition on the agreement.

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