New Chicago Bears DT Jeffery Simmons ‘ready to roll’ after emotional trade
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Jeffery Simmons got life-changing news over breakfast Thursday morning,Simmons went to the Tennessee Titans’ practice facility expecting to continue preparations for Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals. As he sat down and ate breakfast with teammates, Simmons got a call from his agent that everything had changed. The Titans had sent him and a 2028 fifth-round draft pick to the Chicago Bears in exchange for two first-round picks and a 2027 fourth-round pick. Photos: Bears defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons' first practice in ChicagoA swell of emotions came over Simmons at that moment. Simmons had dedicated himself to the Titans since they drafted him No. 19 overall in the 2019 draft. He built his life in Nashville and now had to explain to his 3-year-old daughter why he was suddenly leaving. The Titans organization meant the world to him.But he also understood the opportunity ahead. After four straight losing seasons in Tennessee and another likely on the way, Simmons suddenly ha