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# Bears acquire All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons from the Titans

Chicago gave up two first-round picks, ESPN reports. The Bears announced the deal.

Leaked on 29 October 2026

![Screenshot of @AdamSchefter's X post: Trade: Titans are trading All Pro DT Jeffery Simmons to the Chicago Bears, per sources.](https://leakly.com/assets/images/bears-acquire-jeffery-simmons-from-titans-hero.jpg)

@AdamSchefter's post on X, with counts as of 09 Nov 2026 12:49 UTC. [Live post on X](https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2115811793193029664)

The Tennessee Titans are trading All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons to the [Chicago Bears](https://www.chicagobears.com/news/chicago-bears-acquire-all-pro-dl-jeffery-simmons-via-trade-roster-moves), @AdamSchefter reported on October 29, citing sources.

> **Adam Schefter** @AdamSchefter
>
> Trade: Titans are trading All Pro DT Jeffery Simmons to the Chicago Bears, per sources.
>
> 20,724 likes · 2,520 reposts · counts as of 09 Nov 2026, 12:49 UTC
>
> — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) [October 29, 2026](https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/2115811793193029664)

not in our leaker index

The Bears announced the acquisition, and [NFL.com](https://www.nfl.com/news/jeffery-simmons-bears-titans-trade) reported the trade. [ESPN](https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/50319184/jeffery-simmons-trade-two-first-round-picks-bears-titans) sized up the deal as Chicago giving up two first-round picks.

The Bears confirmed the trade.

## What we know

* The Bears acquired Simmons from the Titans.

## What we don't know

* Contract changes, if any.

## What would confirm it

Already confirmed by the Bears.

## Sources

* [Original X post by @AdamSchefter](https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2115811793193029664)
* [Chicago Bears acquire All-Pro DL Jeffery Simmons via trade | Roster Moves](https://www.chicagobears.com/news/chicago-bears-acquire-all-pro-dl-jeffery-simmons-via-trade-roster-moves)
* [Bears acquire DT Jeffery Simmons from Titans in blockbuster trade | Latest NFL News, Analysis & Updates | NFL.com](https://www.nfl.com/news/jeffery-simmons-bears-titans-trade)
* [Sizing up the Bears trading two Round 1 picks for DT Simmons - ESPN](https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/50319184/jeffery-simmons-trade-two-first-round-picks-bears-titans)

[Confirmed]

## What happened later

The Bears confirmed the trade.

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