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NFL·November 3, 2026 07:42 PM ET

Bears' price for Jeffery Simmons looks worth it for Chicago's defense

Tennessee, sitting at 1-6, now holds both of the first-round picks.

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What happened: Chicago acquired Jeffery Simmons from Tennessee on Oct. 29 for two first-round picks, months after he signed a three-year, $105 million contract.

Why it matters: Simmons has 44 tackles and 5 sacks in 2026 through 8 games, production that interior defenders rarely deliver. That output is what makes the cost of two firsts defensible for the Bears.

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