The Chicago Bears traded Justin Fields to the Steelers on Saturday in exchange for a conditional sixth-round pick, but Pittsburgh’s other newly acquired quarterback, Russell Wilson, couldn’t be happier. There was no.
“See you @justnfields!” Wilson wrote on X Saturday. “This is how the QB room battle goes.” [fire emoji]”
Wilson paired that sentiment with a photo of the two greeting each other on the field after a game they played as opponents.
As for Fields, he thanked Chicago, its organization and his teammates in his post for “X.”
“I can’t thank the city of Chicago enough for welcoming me and embracing me.” he tweeted. “I want to thank all of the Bears organization and owners for giving me the opportunity to be a part of such a historic franchise. But most of all I want to thank all of my brothers that I played with. It’s all thanks to all of you for this attack. I can’t thank you enough for what you’ve meant to me through the ups and downs of the past three years. I wish each and every one of you every success. is.
“I’m ready for the next chapter!”
Fields’ move comes days after the Steelers signed nine-time Pro Bowl quarterback Wilson to a one-year contract.
in Interview on the Steelers team website, Wilson made it clear he doesn’t think his contract is a one-and-done deal.
“I think that’s a long-term goal,” said Wilson, 35. “I want to be a part of the Pittsburgh community for a really long time and I’m really looking forward to it.”
“I’ve been fortunate to have been approached by a few teams, but this was where I wanted to be,” Wilson told reporters. “To be a Pittsburgh Steeler, to wear the black and gold, is a true honor, a tradition, a history. There are six trophies there. We’re here to get the seventh.” There is.”
The Steelers traded QB Kenny Pickett on Friday, leaving Wilson with a chance to take over the starting role.
As for Fields, Steelers coach Mike Tomlin reportedly told the quarterback in advance that Wilson would start. Albert Brier of Sports Illustrated
The Bears’ draft pick could become a fourth-round pick in 2024 if Fields plays 51 percent of the snaps. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
