October 30, 2026· 1 min read
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By Bryan Perez
October 30, 2026 · 1 min read
Two first-round picks. A fourth-rounder. More than $100 million committed to a defensive tackle before he ever plays a snap in Chicago.
On paper, the Bears paid an outrageous price for Jeffery Simmons.
Yet, I think they made a fantastic deal.
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