When will the Bears trade Justin Fields? Here’s a potential strategy for the front office originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago
At the NFL combine, general manager Ryan Poles made it clear the Bears want to “do right by” Justin Fields, in the event the organization decides to trade him. By that, Poles meant they would ideally find a new home for him by the start of NFL free agency on March 13.
Well, it’s March 15. That hasn’t happened. And no one believes the Bears will keep Fields.
There don’t seem to be any clear starting spots around the league for Fields to take over, either. The Falcons signed Kirk Cousins, the Buccaneers re-signed Baker Mayfield and the Seahawks traded for Sam Howell. The Commanders and Patriots are expected to draft a quarterback. The Vikings also traded for an additional first-round pick from the Texans, assuming they’re loading up to trade up in the draft for a quarterback.
So, when will the Bears trade Fields?
At this point, the league has made it clear by not trading for Fields that he should be viewed as a backup. The league’s inactivity is a sign. If someone wanted him, they would’ve traded for him by this point. That hasn’t been the case.
However, one premier spot to be a backup opened up on Friday. The Steelers traded former first-round pick Kenny Pickett to the Eagles, closing the door on a backup spot in Philadelphia, but opening one up in Pittsburgh. Fields would back up Russell Wilson, whom they signed this offseason to a one-year deal.
It makes sense for both sides. The Steelers signed Wilson to a one-year deal. Fields has one more season on his rookie contract and an open future past this upcoming season. Should Wilson not work out, Fields would be right there to step into his place.
There’s the possibility that a trade could happen anytime, should the Steelers be inclined to make something happen. The Bears haven’t been actively shopping Fields at this point, so Pittsburgh would have to come up with an offer for Poles to…
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Publish date : 2024-03-15 22:49:08
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