Man, did you hear about that wild trade between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Chicago Bears? The Steelers just pulled off another steal, grabbing Justin Fields from the Bears for basically a bag of peanuts – a sixth-round pick in 2025! Crazy, right? And get this, it's not even two years since they traded Chase Claypool for a pick they used to snag Joey Porter Jr.
The Bears are shaking things up big time, ditching Fields after just three seasons. Rumor has it they're eyeing Caleb Williams with the first overall pick in the upcoming draft. Meanwhile, the Steelers are gearing up to have Fields back up Russell Wilson, who's looking for a fresh start after a couple of rough seasons in Denver. They shipped off Kenny Pickett to Philly soon after Wilson signed on the dotted line.
Let's break down this trade and see who came out on top.
Bears
Apparently, six teams were sniffing around Fields, but most saw him as a backup. The Bears were probably hoping for a haul like what the Jets got for Sam Darnold, but no dice. They settled for a measly sixth-rounder.
Oh, and get this twist: if Fields plays over half of Pittsburgh's snaps this season, that sixth-round pick turns into a fourth-rounder. But with Wilson holding down the fort, Fields will need a miracle or a Wilson injury to get that upgrade.
Steelers
The Steelers are laughing all the way to the bank with this deal. They're getting Fields for less than $4.5 million – that's a steal for not just one QB but two, counting Wilson! With that kind of bargain, they've got cash left over to beef up the roster with signings like Patrick Queen and DeShon Elliott.
Remember when Pickett was supposed to be the Steelers' QB1? That's ancient history now. Wilson's the man, with Fields as his backup. And you know what? Fields is pumped about it. He's ready for a fresh start in the Steel City, according to Sports Illustrated.
And let's not forget, this move is low-risk for Pittsburgh. They're snagging a quarterback with loads of potential, who never really got a fair shot in Chicago. The guy even set a rushing record for QBs in 2022 – talk about exciting!
In the end, the Steelers once again show they know how to work the trade game, leaving the Bears scratching their heads. Who knows, maybe Fields will be the one to lead Pittsburgh back to glory!
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