The Chicago Bears finally completed the trade analysts and insiders have been anticipating for months, by sending quarterback Justin Fields to the to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Chicago sent the fourth-year QB to Pittsburgh in exchange for a conditional 2025 sixth-round pick that may become a fourth-round pick if Fields plays 51% of the Steelers’ offensive snaps next season.
When news of the trade emerged, Bears wide receiver DJ Moore had a brief but direct reply: “Business is business,” Moore wrote on X.
Moore and Fields had a strong on-field connection during their one season playing together. The wideout achieved highest number of catches (96), yards (1,364), and touchdowns (8) with Fields as the quarterback last season.
However, Moore is accurate. The NFL is primarily a business, and Fields’ future now lies in Pittsburgh, where he’ll have a new opportunity and a chance to learn from and compete with Russell Wilson.
DJ Moore Wasn’t the Only Bears Player Who Reacted to Justin Fields Trade
Bears guard Teven Jenkins shared the following after news of the Fields trade broke:
Bears safety Jaquan Brisker was unhappy about the news, posting: “Don’t talk to me,” on X.
Running back Khalil Herbert simply chose an emoji to express his thoughts:
Fans and analysts also gave their opinions, but many were divided about what they think Fields’ future holds.
“Fields will be a backup next year and a free agent in 2025. His path to starting again is not an easy one,” Jeff Hughes of Da Bears Blog wrote on X.
“Justin Fields will replace Russell Wilson as the starter by week 3,” USA Today’s Mike Freeman predicted.
It’ll be interesting to see how Fields does in Pittsburgh.
Bears general manager Ryan Poles also responded to the trade. “We have engaged in multiple trade conversations in recent weeks and believe trading Justin at this time to Pittsburgh is what is best for both Justin and the Bears,” Poles said in a statement released by the team’s official website.
“Today we spoke to Justin to inform him of the trade and the rationale behind it for us as a club. We want to thank him for his tireless dedication, leadership and all he poured into our franchise and community the last three years and wish him the best towards a long and successful NFL career.”
For his part, Fields also sent a heartfelt thank you to his former teammates, as well as the team’s fans.
It’s Now Countdown to Caleb Williams for the Chicago Bears
With the Fields trade now official, Poles made his plans for the team’s future clear: former USC quarterback Caleb Williams is very likely coming to Chicago.
The Bears are in an incredibly unique situation. After finishing with a 7-10 mark last season (a four-win improvement over their 3-14 record in 2022), they also hold the first overall pick due to a trade with the Carolina Panthers last season.
That was the same trade that brought Moore to the Windy City, and barring a miracle, it’s going to be the same trade that brings Williams to Chicago.
