Justin Fields and the Chicago Bears face a difficult road ahead, as viable landing sites for the brilliant quarterback appear to be shrinking. Initially, there was speculation that Fields would join the Atlanta Falcons, but those expectations were shattered when the Falcons signed Kirk Cousins to a lucrative contract in free agency.
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Las Vegas Raiders were also rumoured to be interested in Fields, but both have now shifted their attention to other QB options. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Fields may suddenly find himself in a tight market, with teams viewing him as a backup option.
Before signing Cousins, the Falcons were highly linked to Fields from the Bears. Former NFL MVP Cam Newton even commented on Atlanta’s quarterback predicament, claiming that he could provide more than someone with only one playoff win in 12 seasons.
Before the Falcons signed Cousins, there was widespread talk that Fields might join the Bears. Former NFL MVP Cam Newton even commented on the matter, claiming that he would be a better quarterback option for Atlanta than someone with only one playoff win in 12 seasons.
Fields’ position is similar to what transpired in the 2019 draft, when the Arizona Cardinals selected Kyler Murray first overall and traded away Josh Rosen. This decision resulted in excellent draft assets for the Cardinals, something the Bears should remember as they manage Fields’ future.
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