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Justin Fields' new jersey number with Steelers revealed for 2024 season
Justin Fields will change his jersey number that’s potentially a tongue-in-cheek nod to his trade. The Steelers announced on Thursday that Fields will now wear No. 2 after spending three seasons donning No. 1 for the Bears. No Steelers player has worn No. 1 since Hall of Fame Gary Anderson left the team after the 1994 season, but the number…
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Why Hall of Fame DE believes Bears should have kept Justin Fields, built around him in 2024 NFL draft
Hall of Fame defensive Dwight Freeney has added his voice to the growing chorus of former and current NFL players who believe the Bears should’ve kept quarterback Justin Fields and built around him in the upcoming draft. Freeney joined the Under Center Podcast on Monday and explained why. “There are no guarantees in this league,” Freeney said. “I don’t...
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Here are the three teams Justin Fields wanted to go to besides Pittsburgh: report
At the NFL Scouting Combine, Bears general manager Ryan Poles told the media he wanted to “do right by” Justin Fields, in the event the organization decided to trade him elsewhere in favor of a new quarterback. That meant one of two things. First, it meant moving Fields as soon as possible, preferably before the start of NFL free agency…
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Steelers' Mike Tomlin gushes about Justin Fields' ‘potential' after trade with Bears
While Russell Wilson has “pole” position to be the Steelers’ starting quarterback, Mike Tomlin is excited to tap into the world of potential that exists within Justin Fields.
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Bears had ‘deep conversations' about keeping Justin Fields, drafting QB at No. 1
The Bears explored every option as they plotted their quarterback course. They eventually decided to trade Justin Fields, but not before Ryan Poles and his staff discussed the possibility of keeping Fields and drafting a rookie quarterback.
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Justin Fields trade: What happened, what the Bears got, what it means and more
In the midst of St. Patrick’s Day weekend celebrations, the Chicago Bears made their biggest move of the offseason so far and traded Justin Fields.
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New stunning detail of Justin Fields trade revealed by Ian Rapoport
Ryan Poles promised to do right by Justin Fields this offseason, and it appears that he has made good on that promise. According to Ian Rapoport, the Bears had several offers for Fields this offseason, but sent him to Pittsburgh because that’s what Fields preferred. It’s no surprise to hear that Fields wanted to join the Steelers to play...
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Meager Justin Fields trade return shouldn't dim excitement over Caleb Williams' arrival
The Bears got a meager trade return for Justin Fields. Perhaps a better deal was out there. Perhaps one would have materialized. But the Bears needed to do right by him and right by the quarterback that’s on the way. The Bears have a bright future, but it couldn’t start in earnest until the Bears let Fields go.
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PODCAST: Bears trade Justin Fields to Steelers
The Bears traded Justin Fields to the Steelers on Saturday, paving the way for the arrival of Caleb Williams. Kenneth Davis and Josh Schrock break down the deal, discuss the Fields era, and look at how the Bears should prepare for the arrival of Caleb Williams.
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Social media reacts to Justin Fields' trade with roasts, criticisms and more
Find the latest coverage on Justin Fields’ trade from NBC Sports Chicago here. As the Justin Fields era came to an end on Saturday, Chicago Bears fans had a number of emotions. And many didn’t hold back. The team announced late Saturday evening that it had traded the quarterback in exchange for a 2025 sixth-round draft pick that could potentially...
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‘Cant say thank you enough:' Justin Fields post farewell message to Chicago following trade
Find the latest coverage on Justin Fields’ trade from NBC Sports Chicago here. Justin Fields issued a heartfelt goodbye message to Chicagoans on Saturday shortly after the quarterback was traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Bears traded Fields for a 2025 6th-round pick that goes to a 4th-round pick based on playtime, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Minutes after the…
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Bears trade Justin Fields to Pittsburgh
The Bears are trading Justin Fields to the Steelers in exchange for a sixth-round pick that could turn into a fourth-round pick based on playtime, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter
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Bears trade Justin Fields to the Steelers
The Bears are trading Justin Fields to the Steelers, the team announced on Saturday. The Bears will receive a sixth-round pick that could turn into a fourth-round pick if Fields plays more than 51% of snaps in 2024. Fields has been rumored to be traded for most of the offseason. Most believed all along this offseason the Bears will use…
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Kenny Pickett trade could give Bears lifeline in search for Justin Fields trade partner
Just as the Bears’ prospects of trading Justin Fields appeared dim, a new door swung open Friday. It’s a door that always seemed like an ideal landing spot for the Bears’ young QB.
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D'Andre Swift is big ‘Justin Fields fan,' but hasn't heard from QB since joining Bears
D’Andre Swift has always seen greatness in Justin Fields. But the new running hasn’t heard from the quarterback since he signed a three-year deal to join the Bears.
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Justin Fields trade market gives Bears no good options after opening free agency wave
The Justin Fields trade market is at a standstill after the first wave of the NFL’s open negotiating period. Where are the remaining landing spots? Could they keep him and draft Caleb Williams? There are no good options at the moment.
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Is Justin Fields destined for backup duty? NFL expert weighs in on Bears QB's future
The Bears trade market for Justin Fields appeared to take a hit on Monday when the Falcons reportedly agreed to a free agent deal with longtime Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins. Now what was expected to be a robust market for the Bears QB appears to have thinned out considerably. One of the few starting spots left is in Minnesota, but…
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Jaylon Johnson gives honest answer about how locker room will handle Justin Fields exit
Jaylon Johnson and the Bears have been vocal about their desire to keep Justin Fields. But they see the writing on the wall and are prepared to “rock with” whoever is the quarterback come fall.
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Former Vikings QB Kirk Cousins agrees to 4-year deal with Falcons, agent says
Quarterback Kirk Cousins is moving from Minnesota to Atlanta after agreeing to a four-year deal with the Falcons, his agent said on Monday.
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Mac Jones trade return shows Bears might only have two bad options with Justin Fields
The Patriots cut bait with Mac Jones on Sunday for minimal return. That doesn’t bode well for the Bears’ hopes of getting significant return for Justin Fields, and likely means Chicago will have to choose between two bad options with the young QB.