Chicago Bears Star Player Unhappy Over Justin Fields Trade

Late Saturday evening, the Chicago Bears made the decision to trade Justin Fields to Pittsburgh for a minimal return. Officially, Fields was traded for a 6th round pick, which could potentially upgrade to a 4th rounder depending on his playing time next season. This move surprised both the NFL community and the passionate Chicago fanbase. Despite the shock, the Bears locker room might be the most on edge. Bears safety Jaquan Brisker, who was particularly close with Fields, took to social media with his thoughts on the trade: "Don't talk to me."

Once again, Justin established himself as a leader within the team's locker room. The Bears released a statement from GM Ryan Poles, applauding Justin's strong work ethic. They also made it clear that they had a discussion with him, outlining the reasons for their decision to part ways. Their goal was to handle the situation with integrity and do right by him.

If the Bears hadn't held the first overall pick for the second year in a row, it's likely that Fields would still be part of the team. However, the NFL operates as a business, and Ryan Poles felt the need to go another direction at quarterback, likely drafting USC superstar Caleb Williams next month. While I believe Fields was dealt a bad hand in Chicago, the harsh reality is that the league can be unforgiving. It's possible that others within the organization share the same viewpoint as Jaquan Brisker, although few may voice it as openly as he did. As for whether Ryan Poles has lost the trust of the locker room, it seems unlikely, although the pressure now shifts to whoever, likely Caleb Williams, takes over as quarterback next season.

The Chicago Bears Failed Justin Fields | Trade Reactions And Favorite Memories

In the most recent episode of the BFR Podcast, presented by Sports Mockery, Dave and Ficky react to the Justin Fields trade and what it means for the Bears moving forward. They guys also give their favorite memories from Justin's time in Chicago. You can listen to the podcast on like Apple and Spotify, or any other podcast app you usually use. Also, the show is on YouTube, so you can watch it with the video provided below.