Titans Trade Jeffery Simmons to Bears Ahead of Transaction Deadline

Defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons has moved from the Tennessee Titans to the Chicago Bears in a trade that sources described as a surprise, as part of preparations for the 2026 trade deadline. The deal has raised questions about the future of quarterback Caleb Williams and the team's direction after the trade.

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• Reports confirmed that Simmons has joined the Chicago Bears, a player who won the first-team All-Pro honor in 2025, according to sources.

  «The 2025 AP First-Team All-Pro is 10th at his position in Pro Football Focus grading»

  Yahoo Sports
• A report in The Athletic said that John Harbaugh, head coach of the New York Giants, contacted the Titans owner directly in an attempt to acquire Simmons.

  «Harbaugh, according to a report from The Athletic, took an unorthodox approach in his pursuit»

  Yahoo Sports
• Harbaugh bypassed general manager Mike Borgonzi in his attempt to acquire Simmons.

  «New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh bypassed Tennessee Titans general manager Mike Borgonzi»

  Titans Wire on MSN
• Before the trade, the Titans received inquiries about Simmons from three other teams.

  «Before the Tennessee Titans traded Jeffery Simmons to the Bears, their phones were blowing up»

  Newsweek

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