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Titans Trade Simmons to Bears in Blockbuster Deal
Tennessee receives two first-round picks and more after fielding an offer too strong to decline for its defensive cornerstone.
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How the Deal Came Together
Titans general manager Mike Borgonzi had turned down multiple inquiries about defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons since taking over in 2024. The situation changed when Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles, a former colleague, called with an offer of a 2027 first-round pick, a 2028 first-round pick and a 2027 fourth-round pick. Borgonzi consulted coach Robert Saleh and owner Amy Adams-Strunk before agreeing, citing the rare compensation for a defensive tackle.
Why Tennessee Moved Forward
The Titans sit at 1-6 and are in the midst of a rebuild. Simmons had been signed to a three-year, $105 million contract in June and was viewed as a franchise pillar after being selected with the No. 19 pick in 2019. The organization decided the incoming draft capital outweighed keeping the player and would help accelerate roster improvement.
Adjusting Without Their Leader
Simmons led the team in sacks with four, tackles for loss with six and passes defended with four while drawing 101 double teams. The club now must fill those production gaps and prepare for its next game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
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