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Jeffery Simmons gets first sack as Chicago Bear
Jeffery Simmons felt great getting his first sack as a Chicago Bear in his debut game.
In brief
Jeffery Simmons felt great getting his first sack as a Chicago Bear in his debut game. Jeffery Simmons recorded his first sack as a Chicago Bear in his debut game. Originally reported by NBC Sports.
First sack as Chicago Bear
Jeffery Simmons recorded his first sack as a Chicago Bear in his debut game.
“It felt great to get my first sack as a Chicago Bear in my first game.”
Sack details
Simmons took Sam Darnold down on the Seahawks’ fourth offensive play.
Strategy
Simmons said he challenged his fellow Bears defensive linemen to take advantage of double teams.
“If I’m getting a double team, I expect them to win their single block.”
Game stats
Simmons played 55 defensive snaps, 87 percent of the Bears’ defensive plays.
Trade impact
The Bears traded two first-round draft picks for Simmons, who now competes for a Super Bowl.
Emotional moment
Simmons felt emotional during the national anthem after the trade.
“The emotions, especially during the national anthem, the emotions were coming and coming.”
The bottom line
Jeffery Simmons recorded his first sack as a Chicago Bear in his debut game.
