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Buccaneers Lineman Calls Out Bears' Jeffery Simmons for Dirty Play
Buccaneers tackle Luke Goedeke accuses Bears' Jeffery Simmons of holding and head-butting in game.
In brief
Buccaneers tackle Luke Goedeke accuses Bears' Jeffery Simmons of holding and head-butting in game. Tampa Bay Buccaneers tackle Luke Goedeke criticized Bears defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons for holding and head-butting during Sunday Night Football game. Originally reported by Tampa Bay Buccaneers On SI.
Game Result
Tampa Bay Buccaneers dropped Sunday Night Football game to Chicago Bears 27-24.
Turnover Issues
Bucs had five defensive turnovers against Bears, scoring only 10 points from them.
Jeffery Simmons Challenge
Bears defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons acquired right before trade deadline.
Goedeke's Critique
Goedeke says Simmons holds too much and launches himself at head during game.
Goedeke's Quote
Goedeke: 'You’re holding me on one, you came right at my head... some of the stuff he can really take out of his game'.
“"I mean, you’re holding me on one, you came right at my head," Goedeke said. "I mean, that’s always fun. He’s known for it on pass pro, just holding the tackle so that the DE can run free, so I got that twice. So that’s always a good one. But, yeah, just kind of going back and forth. I mean, respect the guy, but some of the stuff he can really take out of his game. It’s just kind of old, to be honest."”
Goedeke's Tactics
Goedeke says Simmons' tactics have no place in the game.
Bears' Snap Counts
Baker Mayfield claims Bears called out Tampa Bay's snap counts during game.
Past Conflicts
Cody Mauch had beef with Simmons during 2025 joint practice with Titans.
Bucs' Outlook
Bucs 3-6 and half a game out of NFC South lead.
At a glance
Tampa Bay Buccaneers tackle Luke Goedeke criticized Bears defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons for holding and head-butting during Sunday Night Football game.
