According to a team insider, there are indications that the Chicago Bears may trade their starting quarterback, Justin Fields, in the offseason. Despite dealing with injuries, Fields has had one of his best seasons in 2023. However, with the Bears currently holding the number one overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft, there is speculation that they might pursue a quarterback from the draft, particularly USC quarterback Caleb Williams.
The rumors about Fields being traded have been circulating throughout the season, with the NFL trade deadline seeing heightened speculation, including potential trades to the Atlanta Falcons. However, no trade materialized during the season.
Fields, despite missing over a month due to injury, has had a productive individual year, accumulating 1,587 passing yards, 12 touchdowns, and six interceptions in 2023. If he continues at this pace, he could surpass his numbers from the previous year when he threw for 2,242 passing yards and 17 touchdowns.
The possibility of Fields being traded could depend on his performance in the remaining games of the season and the coaching situation for the Bears in the next season. The job security of the current head coach, Matt Eberflus, is uncertain. The decision to trade Fields or retain him as the “franchise quarterback” will likely hinge on various factors, making it a storyline to watch in the upcoming offseason.
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