There is no doubt about it; the Chicago Bears are going all in on their quest for a Super Bowl. On Thursday morning, the organization shocked the NFL by trading for superstar defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons, formerly of the Tennessee Titans. In exchange for Simmons and a fifth-round draft pick in 2028, the Titans received first-round picks in 2027 and 2028, along with a ’27 fourth-round pick.
We have agreed to the following terms with the Chicago Bears, pending a physical. pic.twitter.com/EiOud9pARQ
— Tennessee Titans (@Titans) October 29, 2026
Make no mistake, that is a massive haul for Simmons, and he is worth every bit of the investment. The 29-year-old defensive tackle has earned three All-Pro selections and four Pro Bowl nods, amassing 44.5 career sacks—four of which have come this fall. He is arguably the most dominant interior defensive lineman in the game today.
Bears Shift Into Win-Now Mode
The move clearly signifies that the Bears are in win-now mode. Chicago is currently 5-2 and firmly in the playoff picture. They possess an explosive offense led by quarterback Caleb Williams, but the addition of Simmons addresses a critical need to slow down the high-powered offenses of NFC contenders like San Francisco, Seattle, and Detroit, ensuring the team is prepared for the rigors of a postseason run.
Impact on Super Bowl Odds
Traders have already factored the addition of Simmons into the Bears’ Super Bowl odds. In the hours following the announcement, Chicago was trading at 6.3% odds to hoist the Lombardi Trophy at season’s end. That figure represents an increase from the previous day, when the Bears were trading at 6%. This number is expected to climb further as Simmons integrates into the defensive scheme.
Currently, Chicago’s odds to win it all rank sixth in the NFL, trailing only San Francisco (15%), Buffalo (12%), Kansas City (10%), Seattle (8%), and the Rams (7%). The Bears and Jacksonville Jaguars are currently deadlocked with identical odds.
Simmons is slated to make his debut on Monday night when the Bears visit Seattle, a team that also made a significant move this week by acquiring All-Pro guard Quenton Nelson from the Indianapolis Colts.
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