Bears

Bears GM Ryan Poles commented on the team trading their draft picks for Titans star DT Jeffery Simmons.

“One thing I want to hit, I know it’s kind of a joke that goes around, but, ‘F them picks’ is like a big thing — that’s really not what we’re about. I know it took a lot to get this done, but we absolutely believe that the draft and bringing [in] young talent is the way you sustain success around here,” Poles said, via NBC Sports. “I’m challenging myself and our crew, for the picks that we do have, we have to hit. We have to be great with our undrafted free agent process. And whatever tier of free agency we’re working in, which we’ll have constraints, we have to hit there, too.”

• According to Bleacher Report’s James Palmer, the Bears might not be done adding before the trade deadline. 

Lions

• ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler mentions the Lions stay in contact with free agent running backs in case they need to fortify their backup position. Starting RB Jahmyr Gibbs is on pace for 500 touches. 
• Lions S Brian Branch and LB D.J. Wonnum were both ruled out with concussions after colliding with each other on Sunday.

Vikings

• According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Vikings are willing to listen to trade offers for WR Jauan Jennings. 
• Bleacher Report’s James Palmer says Vikings GM Nolan Teasley has been one of the most active executives working the phones ahead of the trade deadline, indicating Minnesota is seriously open to adding to its team.