The Detroit Lions are likely going to face stiff competition from the Green Bay Packers in order to repeat as NFC North division champions. According to NFL Network, the Chicago Bears have agreed to deal quarterback Justin Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers, ending months of speculation.
Pittsburgh, who recently traded for quarterback Russell Wilson, are reportedly sending a conditional sixth-round pick that has the potential to become a fourth rounder depending on Fields’ playing time.
Earlier this offseason, the Vikings also lost their starting quarterback, as veteran Kirk Cousins signed a long-term contract with the Atlanta Falcons. Fields, 25, told Lions wideout Amon-Ra St. Brown in a recent podcast appearance that the rumors became irritating and that he had a strong desire to remain in Chicago. “Of course I want to stay. I can’t see myself playing in another place. But if it was up to me, I would want to stay in Chicago.
I love the city. The city’s lit,” Fields said. “The fans there are great, and the people. It’s a business. I ain’t got no control over it; whatever happens, happens. I think the biggest thing with all this going on right now, I just want it to be over. Like, just let me know if I’m getting traded, let me know if I’m staying, this and that.”
