Steelers Sign Projected $283 Million Quarterback in Record-Set ESPN Trade Offer.
ESPN’s NFL analysts, including Field Yates, have been discussing potential trade scenarios involving Pittsburgh Steelers and Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields. Yates proposed that the Steelers send their No. 51 overall pick and a 2024 fourth-round selection to the Bears for Fields. He highlighted the Steelers’ need for dynamic offensive options and suggested aggressive pursuit of Fields.
Yates also presented hypothetical trade offers from the Atlanta Falcons and Las Vegas Raiders for Fields, with varying proposals. The Bears, holding the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NFL draft, could make Fields available for trade. However, Yates did not include the Steelers in hypothetical trade proposals for the Bears’ top pick.
Despite speculation and rumors, local reporters and the Steelers organization have indicated little support for a Fields trade to Pittsburgh. Head coach Mike Tomlin expressed commitment to quarterback Kenny Pickett during a press conference, and reports suggest the Steelers are not actively seeking a new starting quarterback.
Financial considerations also pose challenges, as Fields would have a significant cap hit, and picking up his fifth-year option would commit the team to a substantial salary. The potential trade and subsequent contract for Fields could involve a substantial financial commitment, leading to uncertainties about the feasibility of such a move for the Steelers.
In summary, while trade discussions involving Justin Fields and the Pittsburgh Steelers have circulated, local reports and financial considerations suggest that the likelihood of such a trade is limited, and the team may prioritize their current quarterback, Kenny Pickett.
