The Chicago Bears paid a steep price to land All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffrey Simmons, and his arrival will ripple through Dennis Allen’s entire defense, from the interior line all the way to the secondary.
Jordan Schultz reports the Bears are releasing DE Jamree Kromah to create a roster spot for recently acquired DT Jeffery Simmons. Kromah, 26, started his career at Rutgers before transferring to James Madison.
On Thursday, the Chicago Bears shook things up in a big way by trading for Tennessee Titans star pass rusher Jeffery Simmons. The Bears gave up multiple first-round draft picks in return as they look to shore up their pass rush amid their hot 5-2 start to the season.
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In the aftermath of the Tennessee Titans
trading defensive tackle Simmons to the Chicago Bears, fans and media have been busy evaluating the return and debating the impact.
There was some uproar when the Chicago Bears let Nahshon Wright walk in free agency. After all, he was a Pro Bowler in his lone season with the Bears, putting up 11 passes defended and five interceptions.
Monday night’s game between the Chicago Bears and the Seattle Seahawks just got even bigger after both teams made splash trades to add an All-Pro player in the trenches, and those two players know each other very very well.
On Thursday, the Bears acquired the superstar defensive tackle from the Titans for a pair of first-round picks and a 2027 fourth-round pick in exchange for Simmons and a 2028 fifth-round selection.
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The Chicago Bears acquired All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons from the Tennessee Titans on Thursday in a major trade deadline deal, a move that quickly drew a brief but clear reaction from quarterback Caleb Williams.
The careers of Caleb Williams and Drake Maye are intertwined. They both starred for their schools in college and entered the NFL in 2024. The Chicago Bears and New England Patriots quarterbacks continue to be compared at the pro level, but league executives made a clear choice between them.
The Chicago Bears lost a key component of their offense when Cole Kmet went down with an injury. He and Colston Loveland had formed a strong duo in the team’s 12-personnel packages.
The Chicago Bears will face the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks in a high-stakes primetime battle on Monday Night Football. The Bears are heading into the matchup 5-2, with Williams healthy and back in the lineup.
As the NFL trade deadline approaches, the Chicago Bears are weighing defensive reinforcements, and one familiar name has surfaced as a potential fit. Cornerback
The Chicago Bears’ defense is loaded with talent but remains susceptible to giving up big plays. However, the unit has excelled in one key area: run defense.
Early rumors have swirled about players the Chicago Bears might be interested in trading for ahead of the deadline, which gives us some idea about what positions the Bears are focused on.
The Chicago Bears are still awaiting the return of safety Coby Bryant, who has been out of action since sustaining a knee injury during training camp. The defensive back continues to make progress in his rehabilitation.
The Chicago Bears and the rest of the NFL are just a couple of weeks away from the trade deadline. At 5-2, Chicago is widely expected to be a buyer as it has a legitimate chance to make a deep playoff run.
The Bears were among the teams with interest in trading for DeForest Buckner, per NFL insider Jordan Schultz, but the former Colts defensive tackle preferred to join the 49ers.
The Chicago Bears were dealt a brutal blow when tight end Cole Kmet suffered a season-ending knee injury. Now, the franchise is expecting rookie third-round pick Sam Roush to pick up the slack.
We have a sign of progress for Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai, who is working his way back from injury. Monangai has missed the last three games due to turf toe and he has not practiced in that span, either.
The Chicago Bears have established themselves as a legitimate playoff contender, but there are still areas of this roster that need improvement. One of the biggest concerns remains the secondary.