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NFL Trade Deadline: How acquired DT Jeffrey Simmons fits on the Chicago Bears

Emily Tran
Emily Tran
Emily Tran
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Emily Tran, an arts enthusiast, graduated from Columbia College Chicago and has spent the last six years covering the vibrant arts scene in Chicago for local blogs and magazines. Her articles explore the intersection of culture and community.

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Reporter · Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 4:01 PM · 1 min read
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NFL Trade Deadline: How acquired DT Jeffrey Simmons fits on the Chicago Bears — Tinley Park Arts news

Ryan Poles did it.The Chicago Bears swung for the fences at the NFL trade deadline. At a moment where they could separate themselves from the rest of the NFC, the Bears landed star defensive tackle Jeffrey Simmons from the Tennessee Titans.Coach Ben Johnson talked about general manager Ryan Poles’ quest to improve the roster as early as Wednesday."We have constant dialogue of what this team needs and where we can impact ourselves not just this year but years in the future as well," Johnson said. "He's turning over every stone that he possibly can to improve this football team just like he has ever since I've gotten in this building and I feel really good about our process. We'll see what happens."Landing a player that can change the complexion their defensive line is a good process. Simmons lands on a team that has Super Bowl aspirations.On paper, Simmons fits like a piece of the puzzle the Bears were looking for all offseason long.Beyond that, the Bears get a player that can anchor th

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