Caleb Williams, a Bears quarterback, has a clear three-word response to Justin Fields’ trade.
The Chicago Bears finally made the move that analysts and insiders have predicted for months, sending quarterback Justin Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Chicago sent the fourth-year quarterback to Pittsburgh in return for a conditional 2025 sixth-round pick, which may become a fourth-round pick if Fields plays 51% of the Steelers’ offensive snaps the following season.
When the deal was announced, Bears wide receiver DJ Moore responded with a brief but pointed statement: “Business is business,” Moore posted on X.
Moore and Fields developed a strong on-field chemistry during their one season together. Last season, the wide receiver set career highs in catches (96), yards (1,364), and touchdowns (8) with Fields at quarterback.
Moore is right, though. The NFL is, above all, a business, and Fields’ future now lies in Pittsburgh, where he will receive a fresh start and have the opportunity to learn from and compete against Russell Wilson.
After the Fields trade was announced, Bears guard Teven Jenkins said the following:
Bears safety Jaquan Brisker took the news poorly, tweeting, “Don’t talk to me,” on X.
Running back Khalil Herbert just used an emoji to communicate his thoughts:
Fans and analysts also weighed in, of course, but many were divided about what they believe 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 take over as starter for Russell Wilson by week three, according to Mike Freeman of USA Today.
We contacted with Justin today to tell him of the transaction and its implications for our club. We want to congratulate him for his hard effort, leadership, and contributions to our club and community over the previous three years, and we wish him a long and successful NFL career.”
Fields, for his part, expressed genuine gratitude to his former colleagues and fans.
It’s Now Countdown to Caleb Williams for the Chicago Bears
With the Fields deal being public, Poles has made his plans for the team’s future clear: former USC quarterback Caleb Williams will most likely join Chicago.
