Jeffery Simmons says goodbye to Titans after Thursday’s trade

The Chicago Bears and Tennessee Titans made a huge blockbuster trade on Thursday. The Titans agreed to trade star defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons and a 2028 fifth-round pick to the Bears for a 2027 first-round pick, a 2028 first-round pick, and a 2027 fourth-round pick. MORE : Jeffery Simmons trade: Winners & losers of blockbuster Bears-Titans deal It’s a massive trade for the Bears as they try to go all in on winning the Super Bowl this year. For the Titans, it’s all about continuing their rebuild. After the trade was finalized, Simmons posted a heartfelt goodbye to the Titans on Instagram, thanking them for everything. “Nashville. What can I say man…the emotions have been high since I was told that I was getting traded,” Simmons wrote . “I never thought I would be writing this, because as a player, I don’t think we can ever be prepared for a moment like this. The love I have for the city of Nashville is unmatched. For 8 years, I have poured everything in me into Nashville and the Titans organization. Nashville became home. A place where I grew as a player, man, father, and a LEADER. I always pictured myself finishing what I started here, bringing winning football back to Nashville, and continuing to build something special with the Titans.” Here’s his full statement: How good has Jeffery Simmons been this season? Simmons is a major addition to the Bears’ front seven and has been great this year, compiling 38 total tackles, four sacks, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery, and four passes defended. He’s a difference-maker and has finished with at least five sacks in five seasons. The Bears will play the Seattle Seahawks this Monday on “Monday Night Football.” Kickoff will be at 8:15 p.m. ET on ABC/ESPN. —   Enjoy free coverage of the top news & trending stories with The Big Lead Newsletter   —