Bears acquire Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons before NFL trade deadline
The gist
The Chicago Bears are acquiring defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons from the Tennessee Titans for two first-round picks.
The 5-2 Bears are loading up on defense ahead of the November 10 deadline.
How it unfolded
- Oct 25, 2026ESPN's Adam Schefter reported the Bears were intent on dealing for Chargers pass-rusher Khalil Mack, while Los Angeles played hard to get ahead of the deadline.
- Oct 26, 2026NFL insider Jordan Schultz said the Bears were connected to interest in three Pro Bowlers: DeForest Buckner, Josh Sweat and Khalil Mack.
- Oct 28, 2026The Bears reportedly showed interest in DeForest Buckner, but the 49ers completed the deal for a 2027 fourth-round pick; the Seahawks also landed guard Quenton Nelson, with Chicago among teams showing varying levels of interest.