After a roller coaster three years with the Chicago Bears, Justin Fields’ tenure in the Windy City is over.
The No. 11 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft was traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday.
Chicago owns the No. 1 pick and seems likely to select Caleb Williams or another quarterback.
It’s still unclear what Fields’ status will be in Pittsburgh. Reports suggest he will back up newly acquired Russell Wilson, but fans on social media seem to find it hard to believe that.
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Justin Fields of the Chicago Bears waves to fans after his team’s 37-17 victory over the Atlanta Falcons at Soldier Field in Chicago on December 31, 2023. (Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
Either way, this is a new chapter for the 25-year-old, and he posted a farewell message on X (formerly Twitter).
“I can’t thank the city of Chicago enough for accepting and embracing me. I would like to thank the entire Bears organization and owners for giving me the opportunity to be a part of such a historic franchise. Masu.” he wrote.
“But most of all I want to thank all of my brothers that I played with. It’s because of you guys that I’ve been able to attack like this every day. How much you guys have meant to me during this time. “I can’t thank you enough for the past three years. I wish you all the best. I’m ready for the next chapter!”
Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields heads to the locker room after being sacked during the second half of a game against the Minnesota Vikings on Oct. 15, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
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Along with the lengthy message, he posted a graphic that read “THANK YOU” in yellow font on a black background, the Steelers’ colors.
Fields has shown flashes of talent, becoming one of only three quarterbacks in NFL history to rush for 1,000 yards in 2022, joining Michael Vick and Lamar Jackson. However, Fields has a 10-28 record as a starter.
The Bears will reportedly receive a 2025 sixth-round pick and a fourth-round pick if Fields plays in 51% of games next season, but that doesn’t appear to be in Pittsburgh’s plans. .
Fields will be under team control until his fourth NFL season in 2027, when the Steelers will be able to pick up his fifth-year option and place him on the franchise tag twice.
Justin Fields of the Chicago Bears runs the ball during the first half of a game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Soldier Field in Chicago, Dec. 18, 2022. (Quinn Harris/Getty Images)
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The Steelers traded away Kenny Pickett earlier this week as Pickett wanted a new opportunity following the Wilson deal. Pickett will now back up Jalen Hurts in Philadelphia.
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