Chicago Bears make blockbuster trade, acquire star DT Jeffrey Simmons from Titans

The Chicago Bears have made a massive splash.They're acquiring a star defensive tackle in a blockbuster trade that alters the expectations of the team moving forward.The Bears are acquiring defensive tackle Jeffrey Simmons from the Titans, according to multiple reports.Simmons has recorded 38 total tackles, four sacks, six tackles for loss, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery so far in 2026.The Titans, who sit at 1-6, were looking at ways to acquire draft capital. They acquired it in a massive way, landing two first-round selections from the Bears. The last time the Bears traded two first-round picks was for Khalil Mack in 2019. Now, the Bears make a massive splash in a season where they can make a leap from good to great.There has been a list of defensive players in recent memory who have been acquired for two first-round draft picks. That list included Micah Parsons, Jalen Ramsey, Jamal Adams, Khalil Mack and Maxx Crosby.The trade for Crosby was negated after a failed physical.