On Saturday night, the Chicago Bears made a significant move by trading quarterback Justin Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers. This information came from a source familiar with the deal.
In exchange, Chicago is set to receive a conditional pick in the 2025 draft, according to another source who knows the details of the trade.
This trade indicates that the Bears are likely to select a quarterback, possibly Caleb Williams from USC, with their first overall pick in the upcoming draft.
The trade has not been officially announced by the teams yet. However, the NFL Network was the first to report on this deal.
Fields is expected to serve as a backup to Russell Wilson, a nine-time Pro Bowler who just signed a one-year deal with the Steelers. Additionally, Pittsburgh has traded Kenny Pickett to the Philadelphia Eagles.
Fields expressed his gratitude towards Chicago in a social media post on Saturday afternoon. He thanked the city, the Bears organization, and his teammates for their support during his time with the team. He mentioned how the experiences over the last three years, through highs and lows, have been significant to him. Fields is now looking forward to starting a new chapter in his career.
Contributions to this report were made by AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi in Tampa, Fla., and AP sports writer Will Graves in Pittsburgh.
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