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Bears Trade Jeffery Simmons for NFL Deadline Win
Bears trade two first-round picks and a fourth-round pick for Jeffery Simmons, making them NFL trade deadline’s biggest winner.
In brief
Bears trade two first-round picks and a fourth-round pick for Jeffery Simmons, making them NFL trade deadline’s biggest winner. Bears secure Jeffery Simmons with two first-round picks and a fourth-round pick from Titans, boosting defense for Super Bowl run. Originally reported by SI.
Bears’ Trade Deadline Move
Bears trade two first-round picks and a fourth-round pick to Titans for Jeffery Simmons.
Simmons’ Contract Details
Simmons, 29, signed three-year extension worth $35.2 million average per season.
Why Bears Are All-In
Bears sacrifice draft capital for Simmons, a defensive tackle nearing 30.
All-In Team History
Past all-in trades include Sauce Gardner (failure), Montez Sweat (Bears), Chase Young (49ers).
2025 Deadline Trades
Quinnen Williams to Cowboys (7-9-1), Sauce Gardner to Colts (8-9).
2024 Deadline Trades
Davante Adams to Jets (5-12), Za’Darius Smith to Lions (15-2).
2023 Deadline Trades
Montez Sweat to Bears (7-10), Chase Young to 49ers (12-5).
2022 Deadline Trades
Calvin Ridley to Jaguars (9-8), Chase Claypool to Bears (3-14).
2021 Deadline Trades
Von Miller to Rams (Super Bowl win).
2019 Deadline Trades
Leonard Williams to Giants (4-12), Jalen Ramsey to Rams (9-7).
Defensive Tackle Importance
Simmons is top NFL defensive tackle in pass rush win rate with four sacks.
Simmons’ Impact on Defense
Simmons disrupts outside zone runs, improves Bears’ pass rush success rate.
Dennis Allen’s Strategy
Allen uses Simmons to create pressure with Kyler Gordon’s blitz packages.
Titans’ Trade Impact
Titans trade for Simmons after struggling with talent, opening new stadium next year.
Coach Saleh’s Challenge
Saleh faces uncertainty after trading Simmons for raffle tickets.
Bears’ Super Bowl Goal
Bears believe they are going to Super Bowl after Simmons trade.
The bottom line
Bears secure Jeffery Simmons with two first-round picks and a fourth-round pick from Titans, boosting defense for Super Bowl run.
