Chicago Bears’ Jonah Jackson claps black at Buccaneers lineman

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Chicago Bears’ Jonah Jackson claps black at Buccaneers lineman

Originally posted on ChiCitySports | By Dan Fappiano | Last updated Nov 12, 2026 7:11 PM ET

The Chicago Bears moved to 7-2 with their 27-24 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 9. However, the matchup came with plenty of controversy.

For starters, quarterback Caleb Williams threw a career-high four interceptions as the Bears turned the ball over five times total. Chicago squandered a big league and had to battle until the final whistle.

Beyond their miscues, Buccaneers offensive lineman Luke Goedeke claimed that defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons holds offensive tackles so defensive ends can get into the backfield. Furthermore, Goedeke claims Simmons launched himself at him. Those complaints came after Tampa Bay quarterback Baker Mayfield claimed Chicago was barking out his team’s cadence.

Bears guard Jonah Jackson has heard the noise, specifically from Goedeke. He made sure to fire off a retort the Buccaneers lineman was sure to hear.

Jonah Jackson not taking any Chicago Bears slander

Nov 2, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Chicago Bears defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons (99) reacts after a defensive play against the Seattle Seahawks during the fourth quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images

Jackson acknowledged that defensive tackles are always looking to get an advantage. To him, Simmons’ play, in terms of holding or launching, was no different than what he faces on a weekly basis. Overall, the guard wanted to remind Goedeke what sport he is playing, via 104.3 The Score, h/t Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk.

“The guys on his team tried to launch themselves at us on every play,” Jackson said. “I don’t know any different. That’s on him how he feels. It is what it is. This is football, man. Especially in the trenches. It gets rough and rowdy. Did you see that big guy, number 50 [Vita Vea], launching at us? It is what it is. We signed up for this.”

Buccaneers offensive tackle Luke Goedeke took issue with Bears star defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons' tactics in the trenches, including accusations of Simmons launching himself at opposing offensive linemen.

"The guys on his team tried to launch themselves at us like every… pic.twitter.com/ecBWwjxg92

— 104.3 The Score (@thescorechicago) November 9, 2026

Ultimately Jackson, Simmons and the Bears got the last laugh by earning victory. Until flags start flying, the defensive tackle hasn’t done anything wrong in the eyes of the league. After calling out Goedeke, Jackson is going to start preparing for his next difficult defensive line matchup.

This article first appeared on ChiCitySports and was syndicated with permission.

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