NFL rumors: How Myles Garrett trade helped get Jeffery Simmons deal over finish line for Bears, Titans

The Chicago Bears’ blockbuster acquisition of Jeffery Simmons reportedly took shape because of another massive NFL trade. Chicago and the Tennessee Titans used the Myles Garrett deal as a blueprint for their negotiations, helping both sides agree on the defensive tackle’s value. The Bears had been searching for a defensive difference-maker, and Simmons emerged as their target. Tennessee initially resisted interest in its four-time Pro Bowler, who had signed a lucrative contract extension earlier this year. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Bears general manager Ryan Poles contacted Titans GM Mike Borgonzi again Tuesday night.