The Titans’ fourth-round pick is in 2027 and the fifth-round pick returning to Chicago is in 2028. That’s a huge amount for a Titans team that is once again staring down the barrel of a lost season. Simmons has been the subject of trade rumors for some time, but an extended offseason quieted the rumors this year. Tennessee gave him a three-year, $106 million extension in June. Simmons has always been one of the best interior passers in the league. He racked up a career-high 11 sacks last year and already has four under his belt in 2026. Even though the Titans clearly wanted Simmons to be around for years to come, they couldn’t pass up the opportunity to accumulate draft picks as they prepare for another rebuild. With Caleb Williams healthy and playing at an elite level, the Bears are going all-in in this current window. They currently rank 14th in EPA per play allowed, a mark that will certainly improve in the coming weeks.
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