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The Bears on Saturday agreed to trade quarterback Justin Fields to the Steelers in exchange for a 2025 sixth-round draft pick that could become a fourth-round selection based on playing time, pending Fields passing his physical with Pittsburgh.
What did the Bears get for trading Justin Fields? ›
The Bears traded Fields to Pittsburgh in exchange for a conditional 2025 sixth-round pick, a far cry from what most expected Chicago to recoup in trading its former first-round pick.
What did the Steelers trade for Justin Fields? ›
PITTSBURGH -- The Steelers are not expected to pick up quarterback Justin Fields' $25 million fifth-year option, league sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Wednesday. A first-round draft pick in 2021, Fields was traded to the Steelers by the Chicago Bears last month for a conditional sixth-round pick.
Will the Steelers get Justin Field? ›
Fields was traded to the Steelers this offseason, coming from the Chicago Bears, after rumors that his former team was ready to move on from the 2021 No. 11 overall pick. The Steelers added Fields in exchange for a conditional sixth-round pick.
Did an NFL executive claim the Bears were bullied during the Justin Fields trade? ›
In March, the Bears finalized the Justin Fields era in Chicago, trading him to the Pittsburgh Steelers for a conditional 2025 sixth-round pick. According to an anonymous NFL executive via The Athletic, he believes they "gave up" on the trade. “They almost got bullied or gave up,” an exec said to The Athletic.
Who will be the Bears QB in 2024? ›
The Bears on Thursday, as expected, selected USC quarterback Caleb Williams with the No. 1 choice in the 2024 NFL Draft.
What teams tried to get Justin Fields? ›
"The Steelers were one of four teams on Fields' radar prior to the start of free agency, along with the Vikings, Raiders and Falcons, a source familiar with Fields' thinking said," ESPN's Brooke Pryor wrote on Friday.
How much do the Steelers have to pay Justin Field? ›
The 2024 season will serve as a prove-it year for Justin Fields. Fields' $25 million fifth-year option won't be picked up by the Pittsburgh Steelers, ESPN reported Wednesday. With the move, the quarterback will enter the last year of his contract in 2024, likely making him a free agent next offseason.
Why did Justin Fields transfer to Ohio State? ›
Still, Yahoo Sports' Pat Forde reported that Fields sought a hardship waiver from the NCAA on the grounds he didn't feel comfortable playing for Georgia's baseball team. He was considered an MLB prospect in high school and a potential collegiate baseball player. Fields was granted the hardship waiver on Feb.
How did the Bears get the number one pick? ›
The Bears obtained the Panthers' first-round pick a year ago in a blockbuster trade. General manager Ryan Poles dealt the No. 1 selection in the 2023 draft in exchange for receiver DJ Moore, 2023 first- and second-round picks, a 2024 first-round choice that turned out to be No. 1 overall and a 2025 second-round pick.
There's no doubt Fields' athleticism can give Pittsburgh various play-calling options that aren't available for other quarterbacks. He ran for 657 yards and four touchdowns last season on the Chicago Bears after an incredible 1,143 yards and eight touchdowns on the ground in 2022.
How much is Justin Fields contract with Pittsburgh? ›
Fields is under contract for 2024 at $3.2 million with a fifth-year option for 2025 at $25.7 million.
Did Steelers get a new kicker? ›
The Steelers signed kicker Matthew Wright on Wednesday.
Why did the Bears give up on Justin Fields? ›
Poles and his team looked at every possible scenario, including the potential of keeping Fields and drafting a quarterback with the No. 1 overall pick. In the end, the Bears' decision-makers decided it was best for all parties if the slate was clean for the incoming face of the franchise.
Did an NFL executive say the Bears almost gave up on Justin Fields? ›
Speaking to Mike Sando of The Athletic, an anonymous NFL executive said the following about the controversial deal: "They almost got bullied or gave up. Their asking price was probably too high initially, and then when they realized the seats got filled, they had to lower their ask.
Did Justin Fields ask to be traded? ›
According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, there were at least four additional teams that inquired about trading for Fields. But Fields asked not to be traded there. He personally wanted to go to Pittsburgh, and that's exactly what happened.
How much did the Bears pay Justin Fields? ›
Justin Fields signed a 4 year , $18,871,957 contract with the Chicago Bears, including $11,085,060 signing bonus, $18,871,957 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,717,989.
What did the Bears get for trading their first round pick? ›
The Bears obtained the Panthers' first-round pick a year ago in a blockbuster trade. General manager Ryan Poles dealt the No. 1 selection in the 2023 draft in exchange for receiver DJ Moore, 2023 first- and second-round picks, a 2024 first-round choice that turned out to be No. 1 overall and a 2025 second-round pick.
What pick did the Bears trade for Keenan Allen? ›
But the two sides couldn't agree on an adjusted contract, and the Chargers traded Allen to the Bears for a fourth-round pick (No. 110) on March 14.
Who did Bears get in trades? ›
Acquired WR Keenan Allen from the Los Angeles Chargers in exchange for a 2024 fourth-round pick. Signed T Matt Pryor, C Coleman Shelton, WR Dante Pettis, LB Amen Ogbongbemiga and TE Gerald Everett. Signed OL Coleman Shelton to a one-year contract. Signed FS Kevin Byard and RB D'Andre Swift.
