Bears Trade for Jeffery Simmons: Worth Two Firsts?

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Episode published Oct. 30, 2026, 3:05 AM PT.

Summary

Chicago traded for Tennessee defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons, plus a 2028 fifth-round pick, and sent the Titans a 2027 first, a 2027 fourth and a 2028 first, per the Bears' announcement. The hosts' take is that two first-round picks is a steep price, but the right kind of aggressive for a team built on defense: Simmons collapses the pocket and blows up run fits now, which matters more to Chicago than another future pick. For Tennessee, which the show puts at 1-6, moving its best defensive lineman looks like waving the white flag. The episode also recaps Green Bay's Thursday night win over Carolina, runs an injury board and closes with NBA results.

Key points

Green Bay beat Carolina 27-19 on Thursday night, per the show. Christian Watson left with a rib and chest evaluation, went to the hospital and later returned. Check his practice reports before you trust him next week.
Lamar Jackson was a full participant Thursday for the second straight day with his ankle issue and is trending toward playing, the show says. Check his final injury designation before you set your lineup.
Seattle opened Jadarian Price's return window from a chest injury, and he was limited Thursday, per the show. Until he is activated, he's a deep-bench stash.
The hosts' survivor-pool opinion, not advice: Cincinnati over Tennessee, if you play survivor pools and still have the Bengals available.
Patriots WR A.J. Brown missed Thursday practice with a knee flare-up, the show says. Its take: if the knee still bothers him, sit him, don't start a limited version.
Atlanta beat Cleveland 114-111 behind 29 points and 12 rebounds from Onyeka Okongwu, and New Orleans beat Sacramento 132-120 with 22 points, 8 rebounds and 13 assists from Jeremiah Fears, per the show.