Bears Acquire Jeffery Simmons From Titans in Blockbuster Trade

The Chicago Bears are acquiring All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons from the Tennessee Titans in a major NFL trade announced on October 29, 2026, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Chicago is sending Tennessee two first-round picks and a fourth-round selection to strengthen its defensive line as the Bears pursue success this season.

Under the reported agreement, the Bears will give the Titans their first-round picks in 2027 and 2028, along with a fourth-round pick in 2027. Chicago will receive Simmons and a fifth-round selection in 2028, according to sources cited by ESPN and NFL Network.

The Bears enter the deal with a 5-2 record, while Tennessee stands at 1-6. Simmons, 29, joins a Chicago defense that already includes former Mississippi State teammate Montez Sweat.

Simmons signed a three-year, $105.8 million contract extension with Tennessee in June, including $100 million in guaranteed money. His contract runs through the 2030 season, according to the reported terms.

The defensive tackle earned first-team All-Pro honors last season after recording a career-high 11 sacks. He has four sacks through seven games this season, leading the Titans in that category, and also leads the team with six tackles for a loss and four passes defended.

A four-time Pro Bowl selection, Simmons has accumulated 46.5 sacks across eight NFL seasons. His production has also extended to disrupting opposing passing attacks, according to NFL Next Gen Stats.

Simmons has recorded 28 pressures this season, the most among defensive tackles, according to NFL Next Gen Stats. He has generated 10 pressures and three sacks when facing double teams, also the highest totals in those categories among defensive tackles.

Tennessee had recognized Simmons as a central figure in its defense before the trade. The team elected him captain in September for the sixth consecutive season.

The deal leaves the Titans needing to replace a defender who played 86.6% of their defensive snaps. Tennessee is expected to rely on a defensive tackle rotation led by veterans Solomon Thomas and John Franklin-Myers to fill the vacancy.

ESPN's Turron Davenport contributed to the report on the trade.