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Steelers acquire Justin Fields just days after signing Russell Wilson: report

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Steelers acquire Justin Fields just days after signing Russell Wilson: report

Justin Fields is reportedly on the move, and it seems he will be battling for a job.

The Chicago Bears, owner of the No. 1 pick, are said to be sending Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

The reported deal comes just days after they already inked nine-time Pro Bowl quarterback Russell Wilson to a one-year deal.

Justin Fields looks on field

quarterback Justin Fields #1 of the Chicago Bears warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field on October 15, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images)

The writing has been on the wall for Fields to be moved as soon as the Bears clinched the top selection – they acquired the pick via trade last year from the Carolina Panthers, who moved up last year to select Bryce Young.

But it became apparent that options were limited, as several teams, including the Steelers, went through free agency to pick new quarterbacks.

However, the Steelers apparently were never out of the picture.

Justin Fields walks on field with ball

Justin Fields #1 of the Chicago Bears warms up prior to a game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on November 27, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (David Berding/Getty Images)

The Bears are reportedly set to receive a 2025 sixth-round pick that would become a fourth-rounder if Fields plays in 51% of snaps this upcoming season.

Fields was the 11th overall selection in 2021 after the Bears traded up from the 20th pick.

This now all but confirms Chicago will take USC quarterback Caleb Williams – they also own the ninth selection in the NFL Draft.

This is a developing story. More to comeā€¦

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