Josh Jacobs praised the Bears’ acquisition of Jeffery Simmons but believes the Packers have a special player coming their way.
The Chicago Bears made a blockbuster trade for defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons, adding another formidable presence to their defensive front. The move has already drawn attention from division rivals, including Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs, who recognizes the challenge Chicago poses but believes his team has its own answer.
Speaking about the blockbuster deal, Jacobs acknowledged Simmons’ ability while pointing to the potential help coming for Green Bay.
“They’ve gotten better, he’s a great player, but, yeah, you know man we’re getting a very special player as well, so we’ll see how it goes,” Packers running back Carson Fowler said in a clip shared by X.
Josh Jacobs’ reaction to the #Bears getting Jeffrey Simmons:
“They’ve been better, he’s a great player, but, yeah, you know man we’re getting a very special player as well, so we’ll see how it goes.” 👀 pic.twitter.com/N7j0rRPaJ1
— Carson Fowler (@CarsonFowlerTV) November 4, 2026
Jacobs’ response reflects the competitive environment surrounding the NFC North, where the Bears are looking to bolster their position with a significant addition. Chicago gave the Tennessee Titans its 2027 and 2028 first-round picks, along with a fourth-round selection, to secure Simmons.
The defensive tackle wasted little time making his presence felt. In his Chicago debut against the Seattle Seahawks on Monday Night Football, Simmons recorded six tackles, a sack and a pass deflection that helped set up the game-sealing interception in the Bears’ 34-17 win.
His arrival gives Chicago another disruptive force alongside edge rusher Montez Sweat, making the Bears more difficult for divisional opponents.
Still, Jacobs wasn’t ready to give anything up to Chicago. His comments suggest Green Bay is hoping to get a key player back as well, setting up another intriguing chapter in the rivalry. With both teams looking to establish themselves, their next meetings could carry even greater significance.
The Chicago Bears made a blockbuster trade for defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons, adding another formidable presence to their defensive front. The move has already drawn attention from division rivals, including Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs, who recognizes the challenge Chicago poses but believes his team has its own answer.