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Bears’ Monday night showdown with Seattle just added a marquee heavyweight matchup that makes an already intriguing game even bigger

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.

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Bears’ Jeffery Simmons trade reportedly came together overnight

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.

Bears have declared their Super Bowl window open with Jeffery Simmons acquisition

The '5+ rushing-TD NFL seasons' quiz

NFL News / Viral Sports News / October 29

Bears QB Caleb Williams Has 2 Words for Jeffery Simmons Trade

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.

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The '140-yard, 2-TD catch NFL games' quiz

How many of the active NFL players to rack up at least 140 receiving yards and catch two touchdowns in one game can you name in six minutes?

The 'Receiving-record by NFL team' quiz

The 'Active 5-TD catch NFL seasons' quiz

The '2K yards through 2 NFL seasons' quiz

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Chicago Bears News / Athlon Sports / October 29

No Trade Needed? Bears Believe They Have Tight End Solution Already in House

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.

Jeffery Simmons News / Yardbarker / October 29

Bears have declared their Super Bowl window open with Simmons acquisition

Bears have declared their Super Bowl window open with Jeffery Simmons acquisition

The Bears shook up the NFL landscape Thursday, acquiring All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons from the Tennessee Titans in a blockbuster trade.

5 more NFL trade candidates to watch after Quenton Nelson, DeForest Buckner deals

Bears' Caleb Williams makes defiant decision after NFL fines him over cleats

NFL Week 8 prime-time predictions: Eagles keep plummeting, while Seahawks keep soaring

The 'Last pair of 100-yard rushers by team' quiz

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 29

Ben Johnson loves Caleb Williams’ superstar rise, but now QB faces biggest test yet

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.

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The 'NFL's active rushing leaders' quiz

The 'Fewest passing-yards in a win' quiz

The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz

The 'World Series Game 1 starters' quiz

Jeffery Simmons News / ChiCitySports / October 29

Chicago Bears trade for All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons in blockbuster move

As Week 8 nears, the NFL trade deadline also approaches, as many teams across the league scramble in an attempt to make a playoff push. Some huge names have hit the market over the past few days.

Chicago Bears News / Viral Sports News / October 29

Chicago Bears Could Swing Trade for Pro Bowl CB

As the NFL trade deadline approaches, the Chicago Bears are weighing defensive reinforcements, and one familiar name has surfaced as a potential fit. Cornerback

Ben Johnson News / Athlon Sports / October 29

Ben Johnson Is Pleased With Bears Defense’s Progress in One Big Area

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.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / October 29

NFL Insider Highlights Chicago Bears' Focus Ahead of Trade Deadline

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.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 29

Bears HC Ben Johnson gives Coby Bryant injury update that features ‘big hurdle’

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.

Chicago Bears News / Athlon Sports / October 29

Bears Are Monitoring 4 Big Names Ahead of NFL Trade Deadline

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.

Caleb Williams News / Yardbarker / October 29

Bears' Williams makes defiant decision after NFL fines him over cleats

Bears' Caleb Williams makes defiant decision after NFL fines him over cleats

The NFL fined Williams $11,941 for the cleats he wore against the Atlanta Falcons on Oct. 18, the game that marked his return from a hamstring injury.

NFL kickers struggling in 2026 as missed kicks reach five-year high

NFL insider thinks Colts are 'posturing' by leaking they don't 'want' to trade Jonathan Taylor

Jared Goff is closing in on a rare NFL milestone as Lions face Vikings

The 'NFL game-winning drives leaders' quiz