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dave The Executive Masterminds
Poles and Borgonzi made a deal on the phone (late night!) / Two first-round picks for a defensive zone (so right!)
dave Swap draft picks to learn why the Bears traded two first-rounders for a dominant tackle.
dave The Chicago Bears traded two first-round selections to secure defensive tackle Simmons.
A thing of great power, size, or popularity, especially a highly successful movie or book. On October 29, 2026, Chicago completed a blockbuster deal to acquire Pro Bowl defender Jeffery Simmons.
NFL draft trades: Before the 2011 draft changes, teams rarely traded first-round picks for veteran players, as rookie salaries weren't capped yet.
What portion of Jeffery Simmons' contract bonus did the Tennessee Titans agree to pay as part of the 2026 trade?
What was the average annual value of the contract extension Jeffery Simmons signed in the 2026 offseason?
In what year did the NFL common draft era begin, marking the timeline used to measure Jeffery Simmons' historic trade milestone?
Who is the general manager of the Tennessee Titans who negotiated the trade of Jeffery Simmons?
Which media outlet's research department confirmed that Jeffery Simmons was the first defensive tackle traded for multiple first-round picks in the common draft era?
Who is the general manager of the Chicago Bears who initiated the trade for Jeffery Simmons?
Which NFL team traded All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons to the Chicago Bears in October 2026?