The Chicago Bears have the No. 1 and No. 9 picks, but they might get another valuable asset prior to the upcoming NFL Draft.
Most insiders believe they could fetch a day-two selection in return for QB Justin Fields.
And while they have yet to start shopping him around, the belief around the league is that multiple teams could be players for the Ohio State product.
According to a report by Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, the Bears haven’t set a deadline to move Fields, although the start of free agency could be considered a soft deadline to at least start fielding calls.
He also believes the Atlanta Falcons, Pittsburgh Steelers, Las Vegas Raiders, and Minnesota Vikings could show an interest in his services (via Steelers Depot).
Jeremy Fowler: "The major quarterback domino that many are waiting to fall is Chicago's Justin Fields decision. Chicago has not played its hand, and several league sources believe Fields — who has not requested a trade — could probably garner a Day 2 pick in a potential deal.…
— Steelers Depot 7⃣ (@Steelersdepot) March 3, 2024
The Falcons make the most sense, as he’s a hometown kid, and they could be just a quarterback away from being able to compete in their division, especially with the talented offensive playmakers they’ve gotten in the past three drafts.
The Steelers desperately need to get better at quarterback, but some reports state that they’re ready to give Kenny Pickett another opportunity.
The Raiders will also need to be in the hunt for a quarterback, but some believe they’ll target one in the NFL Draft instead.
As for the Vikings, they need to decide what to do with Kirk Cousins, as the veteran QB is expected to fetch a big salary in what might be the final contract of his career.
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