The Chicago Bears Trade Justin Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers

TLDRThe Chicago Bears have traded Justin Fields, their former 11th overall pick, to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Fields will not compete for the starting job in Pittsburgh, which belongs to Russell Wilson. The Bears received a conditional sixth-round pick in next year's draft in exchange for Fields.

Key insights

🔄Justin Fields has been traded by the Chicago Bears to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

🚀Fields will not compete for the starting job in Pittsburgh, as Russell Wilson has that position.

🏈The Bears received a conditional sixth-round pick in next year's draft as compensation for Fields.

The trade formalized the idea that the Bears will draft Caleb Williams with the first overall pick.

🔬The Bears are hoping Williams will be the quarterback who finally succeeds in Chicago.

Q&A

Will Justin Fields be the starting quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers?

No, Russell Wilson is the starting quarterback for the Steelers.

What did the Chicago Bears receive in exchange for Justin Fields?

The Bears received a conditional sixth-round pick in next year's draft.

Who is expected to be the Bears' first overall pick in the upcoming draft?

Caleb Williams is expected to be the Bears' first overall pick.

What is the Bears' hope for their new quarterback?

The Bears are hoping their new quarterback, whether it's Caleb Williams or someone else, will be the one who finally succeeds in Chicago.

Who will Justin Fields be competing with in Pittsburgh?

Justin Fields will not be competing for the starting job in Pittsburgh, as Russell Wilson has that position.

Timestamped Summary

00:00The Chicago Bears have traded Justin Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

00:09Fields will not compete for the starting job in Pittsburgh, as Russell Wilson has that position.

01:36The Bears received a conditional sixth-round pick in next year's draft as compensation for Fields.

03:28The trade formalized the idea that the Bears will draft Caleb Williams with the first overall pick.

06:05The Bears are hoping Williams will be the quarterback who finally succeeds in Chicago.