Despite signing Russell Wilson to a one-year deal earlier this week, the Pittsburgh Steelers have reportedly acquired Justin Fields from the Chicago Bears.
The writing was on the wall for a while, but now, Justin Fields is reportedly on the move. The Chicago Bears, owner of the No. 1 pick, are said to be sending Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The reported deal comes just days after they already inked nine-time Pro Bowl quarterback Russell Wilson to a one-year deal.
Fields had been expected to be moved as soon as the Bears clinched the top selection in the NFL Draft - they acquired the pick via trade last year from the Carolina Panthers, who moved up to the top spot last year to select Bryce Young. But it became apparent that options were limited, as several teams, including the Steelers, went through free agency to pick new quarterbacks. The Steelers apparently were never out of the picture, though - but it makes sense as to why.
The Bears are reportedly set to receive a 2025 sixth-round pick that would become a fourth-rounder if Fields plays in 51% of snaps this upcoming season - but it currently seems like that's not in Pittsburgh's plans. Fields was the 11th overall selection in 2021 after the Bears traded up from the 20th pick. This now all but confirms Chicago will take USC quarterback Caleb Williams - the Bears also own the ninth selection in the NFL Draft.
Fields is under team control through 2027 - he is currently entering his fourth NFL season, and the Steelers can now give him a fifth-year option and give him the franchise tag twice. The Steelers traded away Kenny Pickett earlier this week after Pickett wanted a new opportunity following Wilson's deal. Pickett will now back up Jalen Hurts in Philadelphia. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
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