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Why Ryan Poles Might Not Be Done Making Moves Before The Trade Deadline

The Chicago Bears went for the home run this past week when they traded two 1st round picks to the Tennessee Titans for star defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons. It is the infusion of star-level talent that defensive line has desperately…

By Erik Lambert · Sports Mockery

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 3:36 AM

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The writer argues Bears general manager Ryan Poles may pursue another trade for edge rusher depth.
Insider Ian Rapoport revealed on The Pat McAfee Show that Chicago continues exploring edge rushers.
The Bears recently acquired defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons from the Tennessee Titans for two first-round draft picks.

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Sports Mockery's Erik Lambert reports that Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles might still make additional roster moves before the trade deadline. Despite recently trading two first-round picks to the Tennessee Titans for defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons, insider reporting indicates the Bears continue searching for edge rusher help.

Lambert suggests Poles could use pick swaps or player exchanges to target potential options like Khalil Mack or Carl Granderson to bolster defensive line depth.

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