Bears Land Simmons as Colts Sell Key Veterans
On October 29, Chicago acquired defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons from Tennessee for two first-round picks and a fourth-rounder. The Colts also traded DeForest Buckner and Quenton Nelson, while other teams made moves ahead of the November 10 deadline.
The Chicago Bears made the biggest move listed ahead of the NFL trade deadline, acquiring defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons from the Tennessee Titans on October 29. The deal sent Tennessee Chicago’s 2027 and 2028 first-round picks and a 2027 fourth-round pick; the Bears also received a 2028 fifth-rounder. Simmons made an immediate impact in his first game, recording a sack and a team-high six tackles in Chicago’s 34-17 win over Seattle. The trade signals Chicago’s willingness to spend major draft capital on its current roster, while Tennessee gains picks as it looks toward rebuilding.
Players: DeForest Buckner, Quenton Nelson, Jeffery Simmons