Jeffery Simmons makes 'instant impact' in Bears debut, NFL says

Arrives with 5 sacks and 44 tackles through 8 games

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated yesterday1 min read

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What happened: The NFL's Inside the NFL described Jeffery Simmons' Chicago Bears debut as "instant impact" in its Week 8 coverage.

Why it matters: Chicago acquired the All-Pro defensive tackle from Tennessee, sending two first-round picks, and the Titans sit at 1-6. Simmons signed a three-year, $105 million contract with Tennessee earlier this year.

By the numbers: Simmons has 44 tackles and 5 sacks in 2026 through 8 games.

What to watch: Chicago is working Simmons into its defense ahead of the trade deadline.

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