The Bears own the No. 1 pick
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.
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quarterback Justin Fields #1 of the Chicago Bears warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field on October 15, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images)
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.
Reports say Wilson is going to start, and Fields will back him up.
Justin Fields #1 of the Chicago Bears warms up prior to a game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on November 27, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (David Berding/Getty Images)
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.
Wilson expressed his desire recently to keep playing for Super Bowl rings following a disaster in Denver. He was benched at the end of the regular season in 2023 amid controversy over his injury guarantee in his contract.
Fields, meanwhile, has shown flashes of crazy talent, becoming one of just three quarterbacks in NFL history to rush for 1,000 yards in 2022 - he joined Michael Vick and Lamar Jackson. However, as a starter, he owns just a 10-28 record.
Quarterback Justin Fields #1 of the Chicago Bears warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field on October 15, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images)
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.
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