Bears Trade Justin Fields to Steelers

The Justin Fields era in Chicago has finally come to an end. While an inevitability for some time now, Fields’ opportunity at rebirth will take place in a semi-surprising locale.

With the ink barely dry on new Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson’s contract, Pittsburgh reached an accord with Chicago for Fields. In return, the NFC North franchise - who hold the No. 1 pick in next month’s draft - receive a 2025 fifth round pick, which could become a fourth.

Pittsburgh now has a vastly different quarterback room after cutting bait with 2023 starter Kenny Pickett, now a member of the Philadelphia Eagles.

Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin informed Wilson, who Pittsburgh formally acquired this week after his release from Denver, of the move for Fields before its completion. With it came an assurance that he was the starter.

Fields, 25, is entering his fourth NFL season and will have a chance to take over should Wilson’s form follow the same trajectory of his disastrous two years with the Broncos.

The Ohio State product has always impressed with his dual-threat capabilities, though consistent accuracy has alluded Fields thus far in the pros.

During his time in Chicago, Fields had a 10-28 record. He threw for 6,674 passing yards, 40 touchdowns and 30 interceptions. On the ground he added 2,220 yards and 14 touchdowns.

Chicago is almost certain to take USC standout Caleb Williams with the first pick in the NFL Draft, signaling a new dawn for the long-suffering franchise.