NFL rumors: Titans’ AFC South rival called about Jeffery Simmons trade before Bears blockbuster

The Tennessee Titans completed a blockbuster trade sending defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons to the Chicago Bears, who are now considered immediate Super Bowl contenders after pairing him with Grady Jarrett to form a dominant interior defensive line. Before the deal was finalized, at least one of the Titans' AFC South rivals contacted Tennessee to inquire about Simmons' availability. The trade was reported on November 2, 2026.