Lions’ division rival lands All-Pro defensive tackle in blockbuster trade

Chicago is adding Jeffery Simmons to bolster its defensive front as it pursues a second consecutive NFC North title.

Bears’ Former Veteran Wide Receiver Signs New Deal With Lions

A former Chicago Bears veteran wide receiver has landed a new deal in the NFC North with the Detroit Lions amid the latest NFL signing news.

Broncos ‘OBVIOUSLY’ Must-Win vs. Chiefs, Bears vs. Seahawks, Are the Lions still contenders? | FTF

Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, Kevin Wildes, and Greg Jennings discuss the Must-Win games entering Week 8, including the Kansas City Chiefs vs. Denver Broncos, Chicago Bears vs. Seattle Seahawks, and Detroit Lions vs.

Lions fans want Brad Holmes to make a blockbuster trade. There's one huge problem nobody can fix

Chicago's Jeffery Simmons blockbuster has Lions fans asking why Detroit hasn't made its own huge move. A team-by-team look at the cornerback market shows why Brad Holmes' problem isn't necessarily willingness - it's availability.
Opinion

Detroit Lions Falling Way Behind Arms Race After Blockbuster Bears Trade

The Detroit Lions now have a much more difficult task in order to win the NFC North. After the Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers made improvements to their roster by making trades, the Chicago Bears are the latest team to pull of a blockbuster trade.
NFL

Titans trade DT Jeffery Simmons to the Bears | 'The NFL Report'

The Tennessee Titans trade defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons to the Chicago Bears for two 1st round picks on "The NFL Report."

Today in Chicago History: Detroit Lions receiver Chuck Hughes collapses during game vs. Chicago Bears

Detroit Lions reserve wide receiver Chuck Hughes collapsed Oct. 24, 1971, during the fourth quarter of a game against the Bears at Tiger Stadium in Detroit. Hughes was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital. (Chicago Tribune) 1971: “It was a tremendous football game, and suddenly it wasn’t a game at all ,” the Tribune’s Don Pierson wrote.