CHICAGO — The Chicago Bears have traded Justin Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers, clearing the way for them to draft a new quarterback with the No. 1 overall pick of next month’s NFL draft — perhaps Caleb Williams, who won the 2022 Heisman Trophy at the University of Southern California.
The Bears received a 2025 sixth-round draft pick that could potentially become a fourth-rounder in return.
“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,” general manager Ryan Poles said in a statement released Saturday night. “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.”
Fields thanked Chicago and the organization, as well as his teammates in a social media post.