The Chicago Bears’ Justin Fields is still waiting, despite quarterbacks all across the NFL changing their zip codes. But there may be an end in sight shortly.
After Kenny Pickett was traded by the Pittsburgh Steelers on Friday, some people—including Josh Carney of USA Today—think that Fields might now be able to find room.
Initially, the Steelers were among a handful of teams rumored to be interested in Fields, but those whispers quickly quieted after Pittsburgh signed Russell Wilson.
The addition of Wilson reportedly triggered Pickett’s desire to start fresh elsewhere. Now, with only one quarterback on the roster, the Steelers have a need at the position again, which unsurprisingly has jump-started talk of adding Fields.
Carney isn’t alone in believing Fields could be on his way to Pittsburgh. Former QB Robert Griffin III sounded off on social media about the topic, arguing that the Steelers were the former Ohio State signal-caller’s best fit.
If not the Steelers, then who? Barring a move to the Steel City, no jobs will be left for Fields at this rate.
Pickett was just the latest quarterback to find himself on the move this offseason. So far, 15 quarterbacks have changed teams, while Baker Mayfield re-upped with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Another crop of rookie signal-callers will fill a handful of spots in April.
General manager Ryan Poles recently stated that he wants to “do right” by Fields without raising his hand. The Bears appear to be seriously undervaluing the former first-round pick unless they intend to keep him as the starter and pass on a quarterback with the first overall pick once more.
Justin Fields is not in haste