New Delhi, Oct. 30 -- NASHVILLE - Jeffery Simmons told reporters Wednesday afternoon that he had heard nothing from his agent or the Tennessee Titans, and that as far as he knew he would be staying. By Thursday morning, the All-Pro defensive tackle had been traded to the Chicago Bears.

The Titans will receive Chicago's first-round picks in 2027 and 2028, plus a 2027 fourth-round pick. The Bears get Simmons and a 2028 fifth-round pick. The two teams agreed to terms Thursday, pending a physical.

The speed is the story. Titans general manager Mike Borgonzi said he never intended to move Simmons, and that earlier calls about the player never persuaded him a trade made sense until Bears general manager Ryan Poles phoned Wednesday night. Borg...