Inside Titans' call that was 'too good to pass up,' what's next after trading Simmons
Titans GM Mike Borgonzi got an offer he couldn't refuse, and now Jeffery Simmons is a Chicago Bear.
Simmons. Titans GM Mike Borgonzi: What Happened
ESPN reported on Saturday, October 31, 2026 in a story involving Simmons. Titans GM Mike Borgonzi, Jeffery Simmons, Chicago Bear. Here is how the report opens:
Titans GM Mike Borgonzi got an offer he couldn't refuse, and now Jeffery Simmons is a Chicago Bear.
It is one of many NFL stories we are following today, and 3 outlets are covering it. Below are the key takeaways, how the story is being reported across the sport, background on Jeffery Simmons and what to watch next.
Key Takeaways
- The story: Inside Titans' call that was 'too good to pass up,' what's next after trading Simmons
- Who’s involved: Simmons. Titans GM Mike Borgonzi, Jeffery Simmons and Chicago Bear
- League: NFL
- First reported: Saturday, October 31, 2026 by ESPN
- Coverage: 3 outlets are covering it: ESPN, CBS Sports and ProFootballTalk
How Other Outlets Are Covering It
The same NFL story, as reported by 2 other outlets:
- Giant twist: John Harbaugh went unconventional route in trying to land Titans' Jeffery Simmons, per reportCBS Sports Simmons ended up with the Bears
- Report: John Harbaugh called Amy Adams Strunk directly in an effort to land Jeffery SimmonsProFootballTalk Harbaugh's unconventional move failed to prevent Bears from doing deal with Titans.
Background: Jeffery Simmons
Jeffery Bernard Simmons Jr. (born July 28, 1997) is an American professional football defensive tackle for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Mississippi State Bulldogs and was selected by the Tennessee Titans in the first round of the 2019 NFL draft.
Text from Wikipedia’s Jeffery Simmons article, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happened with Simmons. Titans GM Mike Borgonzi?
Titans GM Mike Borgonzi got an offer he couldn't refuse, and now Jeffery Simmons is a Chicago Bear. ESPN reported the story on Saturday, October 31, 2026.
Who reported this NFL story?
ESPN first reported it on Saturday, October 31, 2026. CBS Sports and ProFootballTalk also covered it. ForTheFans summarizes it here with background and related NFL news.
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