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Bears Land Simmons Using Garrett Trade Blueprint
Chicago sends multiple premium picks to Tennessee in a deal structured around a recent defensive swap.
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Trade Framework
The Bears acquired defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons from the Titans in a deal built around the recent Myles Garrett trade. Chicago sent two first-round picks and a 2027 fourth-round pick to Tennessee. In return, the Titans received Simmons along with a 2028 fifth-round pick. The structure drew directly from the Browns-Rams agreement that brought Cleveland a 2027 first-round pick, a 2028 second-round pick, a 2029 third-round pick and pass rusher Jared Verse. Tennessee treated Verse as the equivalent of an additional first-round selection when shaping the Simmons package.
Titans Seek Draft Capital
Tennessee reviewed several recent blockbusters before accepting the offer. Those included the Lions receiving future assets that produced Jahmyr Gibbs, Sam LaPorta and Jameson Williams after trading Matthew Stafford. Seattle obtained Charles Cross, Boye Mafe, Devon Witherspoon and Derick Hall following the Russell Wilson deal. Jacksonville gained Mason Graham, Quinshon Judkins, Dylan Sampson and KC Concepcion after acquiring the No. 2 pick in the 2025 draft. The Titans concluded that three future premium selections offered the clearest path to roster growth.
Bears Target Elite Interior
Chicago examined every Super Bowl winner since 2018 and found each roster featured a standout defensive tackle, including Fletcher Cox, Aaron Donald, Chris Jones, Vita Vea, Jalen Carter and Leonard Williams. General manager Ryan Poles determined Simmons could supply that impact. The team accepted the need to surrender three high-value selections while recognizing added pressure to succeed with remaining draft choices.
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