Titans Trade Simmons, Fall to 1-7
The Titans dealt Jeffery Simmons to Chicago for two first-round picks and a fourth-round pick after a 1-7 start.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Football
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The Tennessee Titans are 1-7 this season after a 43-36 overtime loss to Cincinnati. On October 29 they traded defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons to Chicago for two first-round picks and a fourth-round pick.
Why it matters
The Titans' losing stretch now spans multiple seasons, with the team 7-35 since the start of 2024 and 20-56 since 2022. The Simmons trade signals a rebuild, with the team projected to pick second in the 2027 draft.
The Titans have gone 66 games spanning four years without back-to-back wins, an NFL-worst drought, and are 1-5 in one-score games. Whether the two first-round picks from Chicago will translate into a stronger roster is not yet known.
The players
Tennessee Titans
The Tennessee Titans are an NFL franchise based in Nashville, Tennessee, that competes in the AFC South division.
Jeffery Simmons
Jeffery Simmons is a defensive tackle who was traded by the Titans to the Chicago Bears.
Cam Ward
Cam Ward is the Titans' quarterback, who is 4-21 as a starter.
The details
The Titans released defensive tackle Jordan Elliott on October 20 after he pulled a gun in the team facility parking lot, days before the team's only win this season. They then traded Simmons to Chicago on October 29, with Carnell Tate leading the team with 413 receiving yards and Tony Pollard viewed as an attractive trade option before the deadline.
Timeline
October 20: Titans release Jordan Elliott.
October 29: Titans trade Jeffery Simmons to Chicago.
November 10: NFL trade deadline.
Season Trajectory
The Titans' 20-56 record since 2022 places this season within a prolonged rebuilding period. Trading a starting defensive tackle for future draft capital follows a pattern common among teams that have fallen out of playoff contention.
Fantasy managers relying on Carnell Tate or Tony Pollard should track the trade deadline, as roster changes could alter target and rushing volume. Titans fans will see whether the rebuild produces the first-round picks promised in the Simmons deal.
The takeaway
The Titans' rebuild rests on the value of two first-round picks, and the next draft will show whether the Simmons trade was a turning point. Readers following the team should watch the trade deadline and the draft order closely.
What happens next
The NFL trade deadline falls on November 10, when the Titans could make further roster moves, including a possible trade of Tony Pollard.
Further reading
Find more coverage in the Football section for context on the Titans' season.
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