Justin Fields traded to Steelers, will again up newly-acquired Russell Wilson: stories

The writing was on the wall for some time, however now, Justin Fields is reportedly on the transfer.

The Chicago Bears, proprietor of the No. 1 choose, are mentioned to be sending Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

The reported deal comes simply days after they already inked nine-time Professional Bowl quarterback Russell Wilson to a one-year deal.

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Fields had been anticipated to be moved as quickly because the Bears clinched the highest choice within the NFL Draft – they acquired the choose by way of commerce final yr from the Carolina Panthers, who moved as much as the highest spot final yr to pick Bryce Younger.

However it turned obvious that choices had been restricted, as a number of groups, together with the Steelers, went by way of free company to choose new quarterbacks.

The Steelers apparently had been by no means out of the image, although – nevertheless it is sensible as to why.

Stories say Wilson goes to begin, and Fields will again him up.

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The Bears are reportedly set to obtain a 2025 sixth-round choose that may turn out to be a fourth-rounder if Fields performs in 51% of snaps this upcoming season – nevertheless it at present looks as if that is not in Pittsburgh’s plans.

Fields was the eleventh general choice in 2021 after the Bears traded up from the twentieth choose.

This now all however confirms Chicago will take USC quarterback Caleb Williams – the Bears additionally personal the ninth choice within the NFL Draft.

Wilson expressed his need not too long ago to maintain enjoying for Tremendous Bowl rings following a catastrophe in Denver. He was benched on the finish of the common season in 2023 amid controversy over his damage assure in his contract. 

Fields, in the meantime, has proven flashes of loopy expertise, turning into considered one of simply three quarterbacks in NFL historical past to hurry for 1,000 yards in 2022 – he joined Michael Vick and Lamar Jackson. Nonetheless, as a starter, he owns only a 10-28 document.

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Fields is beneath group management by way of 2027 – he’s at present coming into his fourth NFL season, and the Steelers can now give him a fifth-year choice and provides him the franchise tag twice.

The Steelers traded away Kenny Pickett earlier this week after Pickett needed a brand new alternative following Wilson’s deal. Pickett will now again up Jalen Hurts in Philadelphia.

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