Jeffery Simmons has already announced himself to Chicago Bears fans on the field. The All-Pro defensive tackle made his debut for the Bears in their 34-17 win over the defending Super Bowl champions Seattle Seahawks on Monday Night Football. Jeffrey Simmons announced himself to Da Bears in dominant fashionGettyIn the victory, the Bears defense held the Seahawks to 252 total yards and limited Sam Darnold, Jaxon Smith-Njigba and the rest of the offense to just one 3rd down conversion. Simmons made his presence known by recording six tackles (three solo), two tackles for loss, a QB hit and a sack, as well as a pass defended. “Jeffrey Simmons is a force multiplier for everyone on this defense. And even in a limited start, he looked sensational tonight and he raised the level of this whole defense,” talkSPORT’s very own play-by-play announcer Will Gavin said after the game. It was quite the performance for a player who was suiting up for the Tennessee Titans up until four days prior. Furthermore, Simmons has also somewhat justified why the Bears were willing to pay the Titans so much to acquire his services, having to give up two future first-round NFL Draft picks and a 2025 fourth-rounder – a package some argued was too hefty. Just as good as Simmons was on the field under the primetime lights in front of a packed-out crowd of over 68,000 12s at Lumen Field, he also showed his class off of the field. A photo circulated on social media showing the four-time Pro Bowler sticking around the locker room, when many other players had left, to help staff clean up trash that was left behind. This caught the attention of Bears fans who praised the newest addition online, with one fan commenting on X, “Simmons already establishing a standard. He’s a true leader and professional. Love to see it.”“Wow this level of character… so rare so amazing! And he’s a Bear….” another wrote. “A superstar who is considering the janitor and not making their job harder but taking the extra step to make sure the locker room is clean after the game tells me everything I need to know about Jeffery Simmons’ heart as a human being,” a third added.Simmons was seen helping staff clean up the locker room after the game in Seattle@bearszn on XSimmons was a force to be reckoned with on debut against the defending Super Bowl champsGettySimmons leaves teammates and coach impressedAs the Bears further cemented their case to being considered as genuine Super Bowl contenders this season with the Caleb Williams-led offense – which ranks third in the NFL – firing once again, head coach Ben Johnson couldn’t help but heap praise on his new defensive star. “Our guys were excited the moment they heard the news we were bringing him on and he’s fit right in,” Johnson said postgame. “We have a high character locker room and he’s that himself. “You can feel his presence out there, whether it’s during the play or even after the play. You can feel him talk a little smack as well which I think that elevates everybody around him. I thought he played outstanding. “He got one of the game balls. To come in there and have a share of the lead of tackles and a sack in his first game, his impact was profound.”Williams is happy to have Simmons on his teamGettyWilliams, who completed 24-of-34 passing for 247 yards and a touchdown, made his feelings known that he is glad that Simmons is now on his team and no longer an opposing defense. “I’m happy, he’s Jefe,” Williams said. “I’m happy he’s on our side. He helps everybody on the field on the defense. He helps the D-line when he gets double-teamed.“He frees up other guys to be able to go be special and when he gets one-on-ones, it allows him to wreak havoc and so I’m excited he’s on our team. He’s a big key piece for us and we got to focus on keep going.”As for Simmons, he let his team know in the locker room that he is proud to be a member of the team, Sign up for talkSPORT Stateside, the YouTube channel dedicated to passionate US Sports fans.Will Gavin, Brian T. Smith, former NFL star Efe Obada and a collection of special guests debate the biggest talking points across the NFL, soccer, NBA and more.