Luther Burden drops 2-word reaction as Bears give up 2 first-round picks in trade for Jeffery Simmons
Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III reacted to his team's blockbuster move for Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons.
Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III reacted to his team's blockbuster move for Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons.
Burden shared the NFL's post about the trade and captioned it with a two-word response on his Instagram story.
“Uh oh,” he wrote.
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Chicago used significant draft capital to acquire Simmons, one of the NFL's most productive interior defensive linemen.
According to NFL Network and ESPN, the Bears are sending first-round picks in 2027 and 2028, along with a 2027 fourth-round selection, to Tennessee. Chicago will also receive a 2028 fifth-round pick alongside Simmons.
Jeffery Simmons signed a three-year, $105.8 million extension with Tennessee in June 2026, including $100 million guaranteed. This made him the NFL’s highest-paid defensive tackle at the time.
The deal runs through 2030. Following his trade to Chicago, the Bears inherit a substantial financial commitment, with salaries of $26.9 million in 2027 and $29.8 million in 2028.
The Bears appear prepared to sacrifice future draft flexibility to strengthen their current roster. Chicago entered Week 8 with a 5-2 record, fifth in the NFC playoff picture under head coach Ben Johnson.
Simmons's arrival strengthens Chicago's defense alongside veteran defensive tackle Grady Jarrett. His interior pass-rushing ability could reduce Chicago’s reliance on blitzes. The team aims to put on a front against top NFC contenders.
For Tennessee, the return provides valuable draft capital as the franchise looks toward rebuilding.
Anonymous NFL GM makes Super Bowl prediction after Bears land Jeffery Simmons
The Chicago Bears have received a major endorsement following their blockbuster trade for Jeffery Simmons.
According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, an NFC general manager praised the Bears for the move.
“Respect to the Bears for doing that,” the general manager said, per Schultz. “That offense with this defense now makes them a Super Bowl roster for this year and for years to come without a doubt.”
Jeffery Simmons has recorded 38 tackles, four sacks, four pass breakups, and a forced fumble through seven games. He is coming off a career-best 11-sack campaign in 2025 and has earned four Pro Bowl selections.
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