The Tennessean. The Bears are bona fide Super Bowl contenders with Simmons. But anything short of winning the Lombardi Trophy makes this deal a big overpay. Chicago Bears land All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons from Tennessee Titans in NFL trade deadline deal, according to multiple reports. The Chicago Bears have reportedly pulled off a blockbuster trade with the Tennessee Titans for star defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons.