Gridiron Core
NFL · 2026
Jeffery Simmons
Bears· #99

JefferySimmons

Defensive Tackle

  • 6'4"
  • 305 lbs
  • Age 29
44
Tackles
5.0
Sacks
0
Int
5
Pass Def
2026 SeasonThrough 8 games

Player Info

Position
Defensive Tackle
Height
6'4"
Weight
305 lbs
Age
29
Born
July 28, 1997 · Macon, MS
College
Mississippi State
Experience
8th Season

Contract Details

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$238MTotal Value
6YearsDuration
$39.7MAvg. Annual
2026 – 2031Contract Years
$7.9M2026 Salary

Veteran contract · free agent 2032via ESPN

Draft Info

2019Draft Year
Round 1Round
Pick 19Overall
Mississippi StateCollegeTENDrafted By

Season Stats

2026 Regular Season
44Tackles
23Solo
21Assisted
5.0Sacks
6.5Stuffs
1Forced Fum
0Int
5Pass Def

Career Stats

Full career
SeasonGamesTklSackIntPD
2026TEN7384.004
2026CHI161.001
20268445.005
Total10742047.5032

Fantasy Outlook

2026 Projection
—Projected Pts
—Position Rank
No weekly scoring

Chicago parted with a hefty package of draft picks to land the standout defensive tackle from the 1-6 Titans. Simmons had a career-high 11.0 sacks in 15 appearances last season and is slightly behind that pace this season, with 4.0 sacks through seven games. The four-time Pro Bowler has four passes defensed and 38.0 tackles (20 solo) this season. He'll likely make his Bears debut Monday against the Seahawks.

Recent Games

Game log
DateOpponentTklSoloSackIntPD
Nov 2@ SEAW631.001
Oct 25vs CLEL420.001
Oct 18@ INDW632.000

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Injury Status

HealthyNo injury designation