WAIVER · 2026-10-29

Bears acquire star defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons

• Jeffery Simmons traded to the Chicago Bears
• Titans receive two first-round draft picks
• Chicago goes all-in for a Super Bowl

What happened

The Chicago Bears made a blockbuster trade to acquire star defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons from the Tennessee Titans in exchange for two first-round draft picks. This massive move positions the Bears as true Super Bowl contenders.

Fantasy impact

In fantasy football, this trade significantly boosts the outlook for the Chicago defense, making them a strong unit to target and start in upcoming weekly matchups.

What changes for the team

The Bears defense gains an elite interior playmaker, while the Titans pivot toward a full roster rebuild with extra draft capital.

What to do: Target the Bears defense on waivers for week 8.

Sources

• ESPN: «NFL trade deadline grades: Jeffery Simmons, DeForest Buckner, Quenton Nelson» · Read the original report
• ESPN: «How Jeffery Simmons landed with the Bears» · Read the original report
• ESPN: «Bears get Jeffery Simmons: Key intel on blockbuster trade» · Read the original report
• ESPN: «Bears acquire All-Pro DT Jeffery Simmons in trade with Titans» · Read the original report

Our own write-up and analysis based on the cited report.