What happened: Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Kenneth Gainwell said he is preparing to face Chicago Bears defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons in an upcoming matchup. Gainwell noted that the two played against each other in high school and stated that he will keep an eye out for Simmons on the field.
NFL·PREVIEW·November 3, 2026 10:41 AM ET
Buccaneers' Gainwell previews matchup with Bears' Simmons
Both players previously faced each other in high school.
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