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Bears acquire star DT Jeffery Simmons from Titans for 2 first-round picks: Report

Aaron Chen
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Bears acquire star DT Jeffery Simmons from Titans for 2 first-round picks: Report — Wilmette Sports news

The Chicago Bears are going all-in. The team reportedly acquired star defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons in a blockbuster deal with the Tennessee Titans on Thursday. Chicago will send two first-round picks (2027, 2028) and a fourth-round pick (2027) to Tennessee in exchange for the four-time Pro Bowler and a fifth-round pick (2028), according to ESPN s Adam Schefter. Simmons, 29, was a First Team All-Pro selection last season for the Titans. He was then rewarded with a three-year extension in July worth a reported $105.8 million, keeping him under contract through 2030. In seven games this season, Simmons has four sacks. But with the Titans sitting at 1-6, general manager Mike Borgonzi cut ties with the 2019 first-round pick in exchange for a massive haul of future draft capital. For the Bears, this type of move is a signal that general manager Ryan Poles believes his team is ready to win a Super Bowl. Chicago is 5-2 in its second season under Ben Johnson, and third-year q

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