Looking at a decade’s worth of trades involving first-round picks after Chicago Bears’ acquisition of Jeffery Simmons

The Chicago Bears acquired defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons from the Tennessee Titans in exchange for two first-round picks and a fourth-round pick, while receiving Simmons and a fifth-round selection. Justin Rogers examines whether trading first-round draft picks for established veteran players typically pays off, noting 31 player deals involving first-round picks over the past decade.

The 29-year-old Simmons is under contract through 2030, with Tennessee absorbing his $20 million signing bonus. Rogers compares the substantial trade package to the Green Bay Packers' recent deal for Micah Parsons, while also noting past major trades such as the Philadelphia Eagles sending A.J. Brown to the New England Patriots.