The Bears on Saturday agreed to trade quarterback Justin Fields to the Steelers in exchange for a 2025 sixth-round draft pick that could become a fourth-round selection based on playing time, pending Fields passing his physical with Pittsburgh.
“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.
“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 spent his first three NFL seasons with the Bears. He completed 60.3% of his passes for 6,674 yards with 40 touchdowns, 30 interceptions and an 82.3 passer rating and rushed for 2,220 yards and 14 TDs on 356 carries.
The Bears traded up nine spots in the first round of the 2021 draft to select Fields at No. 11. They moved up by sending four draft choices to the Giants: in Rounds 1 (No. 20) and 5 (No. 164) in 2021 and Rounds 1 and 4 in 2022.
Fields opened his rookie year as the Bears’ No. 2 quarterback behind veteran Andy Dalton. B
Dalton sustained an injury in the second game of the season and was replaced by Fields, who started the next eight contests.
