The team on Tuesday signed the pass-rushing specialist to a one-year contract.

Financial terms were not disclosed.

Among non-kickers, Tennessee Titans guard Bruce Matthews ranks second to Simmons with a streak of 216 consecutive games. Atlanta Falcons kicker Morten Andersen has played in 219 straight games.

Ranking 10th all-time with 121 1/2 career sacks in 15 seasons, Simmons, 36 has spent the last two years with the Bears. In 1999, he produced seven sacks, one forced fumble and a fumble recovery. But last year, he managed just half a sack, two pass breakups and a fumble recovery.