The Chicago Bears appear to have decided on Justin Fields’ future with their team: there won’t be one. After three seasons with minimal improvement, the Bears seem ready to select USC standout Caleb Williams, the 2022 Heisman Trophy winner, with the number one overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. However, it’s important to note that nothing is official until it is, and Fields remains a bear until he isn’t. The prevailing assumption is that he will be traded, and Chicago is likely seeking the best possible deal.
Several teams in need of a quarterback may be interested in acquiring Fields at the right price. Some of these teams, like the Bears themselves, may also be considering drafting a young quarterback in the 2024 NFL Draft. However, teams such as the Washington Commanders and New England Patriots, who are also in need of a quarterback, are not heavily involved in the Fields trade rumors.
Other teams, including the Pittsburgh Steelers, Las Vegas Raiders, Atlanta Falcons, and even the Bears’ division rival Minnesota Vikings, are in need of a quarterback but do not have a high enough draft pick to select one. Consequently, rumors have linked Fields to all of these teams in recent days.
The Falcons are particularly interesting because Fields is from Georgia. During a podcast interview with teammate Equanimeous St. Brown and his brother, Detroit Lions All-Pro wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, Fields was asked about the possibility of playing for his home-state team. He mentioned that playing for Atlanta would be challenging due to the constant requests for tickets from friends and family, but he also acknowledged the team’s talented players, such as Bijan Robinson, Kyle Pitts, and Drake London. The Bears are reportedly asking for a late first-round pick in exchange for Fields. However, the Falcons are picking eighth and are unlikely to give up a top-ten pick for Fields. Instead, they could offer a package of a second and third-round pick, which would have the same value as a late first-round pick. If Chicago were to accept such a trade, the Falcons would acquire their quarterback of the future and still have the option to select a top-ten wide receiver.
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