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Quenton Nelson had best reaction to Bears' trade for Jeffery Simmons
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Every year since 2020, Indianapolis Colts guard Quenton Nelson has had to face Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons twice a year. After Nelson was traded to the Seattle Seahawks on Wednesday, he did not think he would have to deal with Simmons again any time soon. But that did not pan out.
The next day on Thursday, the Chicago Bears traded for Simmons. Now, Nelson gets to go against Simmons ahead on Monday Night Football when the Seahawks face the Bears . When asked about the trade, Nelson was highly complimentary of Simmons.
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"He's an amazing football player and competitor," Nelson said. "I was like, 'Man, can't get away from this guy.' So, yeah, it'll be another battle against him this week."
Oct 22, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze (15) is tackled by the New England Patriots at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
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Oct 22, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III (10) runs for a touchdown against the New England Patriots at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Oct 22, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland (84) celebrates after place kicker Cairo Santos (8) makes a field goal against the New England Patriots during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Oct 22, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears linebacker D'Marco Jackson (48) celebrates with teammates after making an interception against the New England Patriots at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Oct 22, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift (4) runs the ball against the New England Patriots during the fourth quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Oct 22, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA;New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) is tackled by Chicago Bears linebacker Devin Bush (12) during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
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Oct 22, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) passes against New England Patriots linebacker Robert Spillane (14) during the fourth quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Oct 22, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) looks to pass against the New England Patriots during the fourth quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Oct 22, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III (10) runs for a touchdown against the New England Patriots at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Oct 22, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift (4) runs off the field after the game against the New England Patriots at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Oct 22, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears linebacker D'Marco Jackson (48) celebrates making an interception against the New England Patriots at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Oct 22, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears place kicker Cairo Santos (8) kicks an extra point against the New England Patriots at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
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Oct 22, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) runs the ball against the New England Patriots during the third quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Oct 22, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) and Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) hug after the game at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Oct 22, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland (84) is tackled by New England Patriots safety Jaylen Reed (23) during the third quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Oct 22, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) scrambles against New England Patriots linebacker Christian Elliss (53) during the fourth quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Oct 22, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears place kicker Cairo Santos (8) celebrates with teammates after making a field goal against the New England Patriots during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Oct 22, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson looks on during the first half against the New England Patriots at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Oct 22, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; New England Patriots tight end Eli Raridon (82) runs the ball agisnt Chicago Bears linebacker D'Marco Jackson (48) during the first half cat Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Oct 22, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III (10) scores a touchdown against the New England Patriots during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
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Oct 22, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson looks on prior to the game against the New England Patriots at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Oct 22, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland (84) takes the field prior to the game against the New England Patriots at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Oct 22, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet (85) takes the field prior to the game against the New England Patriots at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Oct 22, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Kalif Raymond (14) takes the field prior to the game against the New England Patriots at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Oct 22, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III (10) takes the field prior to the game against the New England Patriots at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Oct 22, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III (10) takes the field prior to the game against the New England Patriots at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Oct 22, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze (15) takes the field prior to the game against the New England Patriots at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Oct 22, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) takes the field prior to the game against the New England Patriots at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Oct 22, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Mike Ditka is remembered prior to the game between New England Patriots and Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Oct 22, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears defensive line Grady Jarrett (50) celebrates with teammates after making a stop against the New England Patriots on fourth down during the first quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Oct 22, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; New England Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson (32) runs the ball against Chicago Bears defensive back Kyler Gordon (6) during the first quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
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Oct 22, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) fakes handing off the ball off to running back D'Andre Swift (4) against the New England Patriots during the first quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Oct 22, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears kicker Cairo Santos (8) makes a field goal against the New England Patriots during the first quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Oct 22, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) passes against the New England Patriots during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Oct 22, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift (4) runs for a touchdown against the New England Patriots during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Oct 22, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift (4) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against the New England Patriots during the first quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
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Oct 22, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears linebacker Devin Bush (12) and linebacker Noah Sewell (44) tackle New England Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson (32) during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Oct 22, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) is sacked by Chicago Bears linebacker D'Marco Jackson (48) and cornerback Clark Phillips III (20) at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
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Oct 22, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson talks with an official during the first half against the New England Patriots at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Oct 22, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears linebacker D'Marco Jackson (48) celebrates making an interception against the New England Patriots at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Oct 22, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze (15) is tackled by the New England Patriots at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
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Photos from Bears' statement win over the Patriots in Week 7
Oct 22, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze (15) is tackled by the New England Patriots at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
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Oct 22, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III (10) runs for a touchdown against the New England Patriots at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Photos from Bears' statement win over the Patriots in Week 7
Oct 22, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland (84) celebrates after place kicker Cairo Santos (8) makes a field goal against the New England Patriots during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Photos from Bears' statement win over the Patriots in Week 7
Oct 22, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears linebacker D'Marco Jackson (48) celebrates with teammates after making an interception against the New England Patriots at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Oct 22, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift (4) runs the ball against the New England Patriots during the fourth quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Oct 22, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA;New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) is tackled by Chicago Bears linebacker Devin Bush (12) during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
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Oct 22, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) passes against New England Patriots linebacker Robert Spillane (14) during the fourth quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Oct 22, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) looks to pass against the New England Patriots during the fourth quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Ben Johnson discusses what makes Bears WR Luther Burden such a threat
Oct 22, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III (10) runs for a touchdown against the New England Patriots at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Photos from Bears' statement win over the Patriots in Week 7
Oct 22, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift (4) runs off the field after the game against the New England Patriots at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Oct 22, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears linebacker D'Marco Jackson (48) celebrates making an interception against the New England Patriots at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Oct 22, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears place kicker Cairo Santos (8) kicks an extra point against the New England Patriots at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
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Bears QB Caleb Williams taking a stand with Caddix cleats
Oct 22, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) runs the ball against the New England Patriots during the third quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Oct 22, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) and Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) hug after the game at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Photos from Bears' statement win over the Patriots in Week 7
Oct 22, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland (84) is tackled by New England Patriots safety Jaylen Reed (23) during the third quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Oct 22, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) scrambles against New England Patriots linebacker Christian Elliss (53) during the fourth quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Photos from Bears' statement win over the Patriots in Week 7
Oct 22, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears place kicker Cairo Santos (8) celebrates with teammates after making a field goal against the New England Patriots during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Ben Johnson sounds off on Bears TE Cole Kmet's season-ending injury
Oct 22, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson looks on during the first half against the New England Patriots at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Photos from Bears' statement win over the Patriots in Week 7
Oct 22, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; New England Patriots tight end Eli Raridon (82) runs the ball agisnt Chicago Bears linebacker D'Marco Jackson (48) during the first half cat Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Photos from Bears' statement win over the Patriots in Week 7
Oct 22, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III (10) scores a touchdown against the New England Patriots during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
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Oct 22, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson looks on prior to the game against the New England Patriots at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Photos from Bears' statement win over the Patriots in Week 7
Oct 22, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland (84) takes the field prior to the game against the New England Patriots at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Oct 22, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet (85) takes the field prior to the game against the New England Patriots at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Oct 22, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Kalif Raymond (14) takes the field prior to the game against the New England Patriots at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Photos from Bears' statement win over the Patriots in Week 7
Oct 22, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III (10) takes the field prior to the game against the New England Patriots at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Oct 22, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III (10) takes the field prior to the game against the New England Patriots at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Photos from Bears' statement win over the Patriots in Week 7
Oct 22, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze (15) takes the field prior to the game against the New England Patriots at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Ben Johnson explains what he loves about Bears QB Caleb Williams
Oct 22, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) takes the field prior to the game against the New England Patriots at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Photos from Bears' statement win over the Patriots in Week 7
Oct 22, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Mike Ditka is remembered prior to the game between New England Patriots and Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Photos from Bears' statement win over the Patriots in Week 7
Oct 22, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears defensive line Grady Jarrett (50) celebrates with teammates after making a stop against the New England Patriots on fourth down during the first quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Photos from Bears' statement win over the Patriots in Week 7
Oct 22, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; New England Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson (32) runs the ball against Chicago Bears defensive back Kyler Gordon (6) during the first quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
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Photos from Bears' statement win over the Patriots in Week 7
Oct 22, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) fakes handing off the ball off to running back D'Andre Swift (4) against the New England Patriots during the first quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Oct 22, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears kicker Cairo Santos (8) makes a field goal against the New England Patriots during the first quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Oct 22, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) passes against the New England Patriots during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Photos from Bears' statement win over the Patriots in Week 7
Oct 22, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift (4) runs for a touchdown against the New England Patriots during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Photos from Bears' statement win over the Patriots in Week 7
Oct 22, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift (4) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against the New England Patriots during the first quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
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Ben Johnson sounds off on Bears' run defense vs. Patriots
Oct 22, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears linebacker Devin Bush (12) and linebacker Noah Sewell (44) tackle New England Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson (32) during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Examining the Bears' defense numbers through 7 weeks, analytically
Oct 22, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) is sacked by Chicago Bears linebacker D'Marco Jackson (48) and cornerback Clark Phillips III (20) at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
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Photos from Bears' statement win over the Patriots in Week 7
Oct 22, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson talks with an official during the first half against the New England Patriots at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Oct 22, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears linebacker D'Marco Jackson (48) celebrates making an interception against the New England Patriots at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Prior to Chicago's trade for Simmons, the Seahawks' trade for Nelson had been the biggest mid-season trade this year. But the Bears needed help on the defensive line. They tried to go after DeForest Buckner, but he had his mind set on going back to the San Francisco 49ers.
There were also rumors that Chicago was looking to reunite with Khalil Mack, who played for them from 2018 to 2021. However, acquiring Simmons as opposed to Mack makes more sense for the future. Mack will be 36 years old before the start of next season, while Simmons turned 29 in July. Therefore, Simmons should have far more time left in the NFL than Mack.
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