On October 31, 2026, reports emerged that the Minnesota Vikings have proposed a $30 million trade package to counter the Chicago Bears' acquisition of defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons, a four-time Pro Bowler.
The Bears recently added Simmons to bolster their defensive line. The Vikings' counteroffer, details of which have not been disclosed, indicates their determination to challenge for the NFC North title.
Simmons, 28, has been selected to the Pro Bowl in each of the last four seasons and is widely considered one of the NFL's top interior defensive linemen. Neither franchise has officially confirmed the trade discussions.
