Bears’ Ryan Poles Pursued Jeffery Simmons Over Time; Expects DT To Play Monday

The surprising deal that sent star defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons to Chicago did not come together overnight. According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, Bears general manager Ryan Poles had personally checked in on Simmons several times over the past couple weeks , but as Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated points out, one could trace the roots of this trade back 19 years. That’s how far back Poles and Titans general manager Mike Borgonzi go.