A person informed of the deal told The Associated Press the Chicago Bears traded quarterback Justin Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday night. Chicago will receive a conditional 2025 pick, another person familiar with the details of the trade told the AP.
FILE - Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields passes against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 8, 2021, in Pittsburgh. The Bears traded Fields to the Steelers on Saturday, March 16, 2024, according to a person informed of the deal. CHICAGO — The Chicago Bears traded quarterback Justin Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday night, a person informed of the deal told The Associated Press.
Chicago will receive a conditional 2025 pick, another person familiar with the details of the trade told the AP. The move is a strong signal the Bears will draft a QB -- perhaps USC’s Caleb Williams -- with the No. 1 overall pick in the draft. The people spoke on condition of anonymity because the teams haven’t announced the trade. NFL Network first reported the deal.
Fields figures to back up nine-time Pro Bowler Russell Wilson, who signed a one-year deal with the Steelers on Friday. Pittsburgh also traded Kenny Pickett to the Philadelphia Eagles.AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi in Tampa, Fla., and AP sports writer Will Graves in Pittsburgh contributed to this report.
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