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Bears acquire Jeffery Simmons before NFL trade deadline

First reported Nov 3, 11:25 AM ET · Latest Nov 3, 12:37 PM ET · Explainer updated Nov 3, 1:01 PM ET

Where things stand

The NFL trade deadline approaching on Nov. 10 saw the Chicago Bears add defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons, as reported by CBS Sports.

Continuum

Facts

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Timeline

What changed: In his first game with Chicago, Simmons delivered a dominant performance against the Seattle Seahawks, a result highlighted by J.J. Watt’s analysis on social media, according to Yahoo Sports.

Every report, newest first

  1. 2026 NFL trade deadline tracker: Latest deals, grades as Bears land Jeffery Simmons, Colts enter rebuild — CBS Sports

    Track every completed deal before the Nov. 10 deadline, including Chicago's blockbuster addition of Jeffery Simmons and the Colts' trades of Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner

  2. J.J. Watt perfectly explains why Bears’ Jeffery Simmons was able to eviscerate Seahawks just days after trade — Yahoo Sports

    The Chicago Bears got a tremendous debut from Jeffery Simmons, and Caleb Williams offered a special message to fans. Also, JJ Watt perfectly explained why Simmons was able to eviscerate the Seahawks just days after the trade, according to a post on X.…

Questions

  • It remains unclear how Simmons’ early success will translate into sustained performance over the rest of the season and how the Bears’ overall defense will adjust. Open

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More: background

The trade deadline is the final day teams can exchange players for the season. Jeffery Simmons is a defensive lineman, a position focused on stopping the run and pressuring the quarterback; his impact is often measured by tackles for loss and sacks.

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