1 year, 6 months ago

Chicago Bears QB Justin Fields begins big season with lackluster performance in loss to Green Bay

CHICAGO — A big season for Justin Fields got off to a rough start Sunday. Fields lost a fumble and threw an interception as the Chicago Bears fell apart in the second half of an ugly 38-20 loss to the Green Bay Packers. “I think that’s what we’re going to do.” Fields accounted for 275 of Chicago’s 311 yards, but his interception was returned 37 yards by Quay Walker for a touchdown with 12:36 left. So I’ve just got to learn from it.” Stepping into a more prominent role after David Montgomery signed with Detroit in free agency, Khalil Herbert had nine carries for 27 yards. “We put ourselves behind on offense a bunch of times and I think that’s why the third downs were not what we expected them to be,” coach Matt Eberflus said.

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Jets, Justin Fields agree to 2-year deal: Why the QB fits with their new-look offense

New York Times

The Athletic has live coverage of NFL free agency. Now, Fields will replace Aaron Rodgers as the Jets’ starting quarterback. Under first-year Jets offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand, formerly a part of the Detroit Lions’ staff, expect an offense built around Fields’ skillset with a lot of RPOs, play-action and creativity to get him in space and take advantage of his …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Bears rally for 24-22 win in Green Bay as Packers lose Love and Watson to injuries

Associated Press

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Caleb Williams gained a shot of confidence and Cairo Santos earned a measure of redemption. The Chicago Bears finished a disappointing season on a high note, while the Green Bay Packers limped into the playoffs with plenty of questions. Williams drove Chicago to Santos’ 51-yard field goal as time expired in a 24-22 victory over the …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Latest loss shows issues go beyond coach as Bears’ skid hits 7 in first game under Thomas Brown

Associated Press

CHICAGO — The Chicago Bears hoped the first in-season head coaching change in the founding NFL franchise’s history would be the parachute a free-falling team needed. A listless showing in a 38-13 loss at San Francisco on Sunday stretched their losing streak to seven — and counting — in their first game since Thomas Brown replaced the fired Matt Eberflus …

6 months ago

Even in loss to Colts, Justin Fields makes his case to remain Steelers’ starting QB

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Even when Justin Fields’ initial plan goes awry, the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback finds a way to prove he should remain ahead of Russell Wilson on the depth chart. Despite being sacked four times, losing one fumble and blaming himself for a botched snap in the final two minutes that led to a game-sealing turnover on downs, Fields ran …

6 months, 1 week ago

Status quo in Pittsburgh, where Justin Fields will remain at QB while Russell Wilson rehabs

Associated Press

PITTSBURGH — Mike Tomlin is in no hurry to announce Justin Fields as the starting quarterback in Pittsburgh. While Fields will again get the nod on Sunday in place of the injured Russell Wilson when the Steelers visit Indianapolis, Tomlin stopped short of giving the job to Fields on a full-time basis, mostly because there’s no need at this point …

6 months, 2 weeks ago

QB Justin Fields is keeping it simple. So are the unbeaten Steelers

Associated Press

PITTSBURGH — Justin Fields doesn’t want to get involved in any sort of quarterback controversy. And while coach Mike Tomlin handed one of the game balls to Russell Wilson — something Tomlin does for a player when the Steelers beat that player’s former team — Fields may be making it more difficult for Tomlin to turn back to Wilson whenever …

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Justin Fields is anxious to compete, start for Steelers in preseason opener against Houston

Associated Press

Latrobe, Pa. — When the Pittsburgh Steelers traded for Justin Fields in March, the only expectation they had for the former Chicago Bears quarterback was that he would compete. The Steelers don’t need the 25-year-old Fields to be their new franchise quarterback, though a void remains three seasons after two-time Super Bowl winner Ben Roethlisberger retired. “I’m just trying to …

10 months, 1 week ago

Justin Fields is eager to start over in Pittsburgh, even as a backup behind Russell Wilson

Associated Press

PITTSBURGH — Justin Fields could sense his time in Chicago was up at his exit meeting in January. Even knowing there was almost no chance Pittsburgh would exercise Fields’ fifth-year option. Asked if it bothered him that he wasn’t traded to a place where he could start right away, Fields shook his head and said he wasn’t “worried about who …

1 year ago

Bears GM Ryan Poles admits trading Justin Fields was 'one of the harder things I've had to do' after allowing quarterback to join the Steelers as they weigh up taking Caleb Williams with No.1 pick in

Daily Mail

Bears GM Ryan Poles has admitted that trading away former team quarterback Justin Fields wasn't an easy choice, insisting it was 'probably one of the harder things' he's ever had to do as an NFL team executive. Speaking to reporters at the league's Annual League Meeting on Monday morning, Poles, 38, recalled going to Matt Eberflus' house, earlier this month, …

1 year ago

Learning from Russell Wilson could help the Steelers unlock Justin Fields’ potential

New York Times

ORLANDO, Fla. — Three years ago, after the Chicago Bears swung a major trade to move up to No. “It’s that bad.” That uninspiring start began a turbulent, three-year tenure in Chicago during which Fields went 10-28 as the starter. Tomlin said that the nine-time Pro Bowler and Super Bowl champion Russell Wilson will start in “pole position.” The coach …

1 year ago

Analysis: Despite low trade value, Justin Fields still has potential to be a special player

Associated Press

On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. ___ Justin Fields went from being considered a franchise quarterback to disregarded by the Chicago Bears in just three seasons. After more than a dozen QBs switched teams last week in the opening days of the NFL’s free-agent frenzy, the Bears traded Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers …

1 year ago

Bears trade Justin Fields to Steelers, clear way to take a QB such as Caleb Williams with No. 1 pick

Associated Press

CHICAGO — The Chicago Bears traded Justin Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday night, clearing the way for them to draft a quarterback with the No. “We want to thank him for his tireless dedication, leadership and all he poured into our franchise and community the last three years and wish him the best towards a long and successful …

1 year ago

Bears 'trade Justin Fields to Steelers for a late-round pick': Chicago clears path to take a quarterback with the first pick of NFL Draft as ex-Ohio State star prepares to battle Russell Wilson for pl

Daily Mail

The Chicago Bears have reportedly traded quarterback Justin Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers after weeks of speculation. The Bears will receive a sixth-round pick that becomes a fourth-round selection based on Fields' playing time in Pittsburgh, where the former Ohio State star will battle newly acquired Russell Wilson for playing time. Fields was widely seen as expendable after the Bears …

1 year, 1 month ago

If Bears trade Justin Fields, what could they get? 8 NFL execs, coaches weigh in

New York Times

INDIANAPOLIS — It certainly seems Justin Fields’ days in Chicago are waning, with the Bears set to draft a quarterback and move on from their three-year starter. The Athletic polled eight team executives and coaches this week to gauge Fields’ trade value, and they all believed the Bears would net a quality asset before ultimately selecting USC’s Caleb Williams with …

1 year, 1 month ago

Justin Fields' manager shares video of Bears quarterback celebrating amid rumors he could be traded to hometown Falcons

Daily Mail

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields appeared to be happily celebrating in a video shared by his manager on social media - amid talk of a potential trade to hometown team the Atlanta Falcons. Fields, whose Bears future is in major doubt this offseason, had a huge smile across face while jumping around, screaming and clapping in the video posted by …

1 year, 1 month ago

Offseason QB derby could be dictated by what Bears do with the No. 1 pick and Justin Fields

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Chicago Bears coach Matt Eberflus already endured one round of the Justin Fields debate. “We have no big news for you today, we’re going through the process,” Eberflus said as the league’s coaches and general managers took center stage in Indianapolis. Knowing Kyler is where he’s at, not only where he’s at but he’s getting better, and seeing …

1 year, 1 month ago

Bears QB Justin Fields says he wants to stay in Chicago and is tired of the trade talk

Associated Press

CHICAGO — Bears quarterback Justin Fields said he wants to remain in Chicago and is tired of the trade talk surrounding him. Fields, drafted 11th overall in 2021 by the Bears under former general manager Ryan Pace, struggled as a rookie with former coach Matt Nagy. “It’s something that I don’t even want to see on my timeline,” Fields said. …

1 year, 2 months ago

Fields faces offseason of uncertainty as Bears debate whether to take a QB with No. 1 overall pick

Associated Press

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields has been through all this before. 1 pick last year,” Fields said Sunday after the Bears’ season ended with a 17-9 loss to the Green Bay Packers. But I’m not going to let the potential or what if, what if not stress me from enjoying life and going through my everyday …

1 year, 2 months ago

Justin Fields and Bears hope to finish strong by keeping Packers out of the playoffs

Associated Press

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The uncertain future Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields faces is relatively clear to him for one more week. Fields wants to finish the season with a win, help the Bears prevent the Green Bay Packers from making the playoffs and then he can worry about whether he’ll be back with his current team next season. “I …

1 year, 2 months ago

Big-picture answers figure to come soon after Bears wrap up season at Green Bay

Associated Press

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The big-picture questions for the Chicago Bears will start to be addressed soon. With one game remaining, Eberflus deflected questions this week about quarterback Justin Fields’ future as well as his own and offensive coordinator Luke Getsy’s. He wouldn’t say if he would continue to call defensive plays — duties he took on when defensive coordinator …

1 year, 3 months ago

Chicago is on the clock! Carolina's loss to Jacksonville guarantees Bears will get the FIRST pick of the 2024 NFL Draft... but will they keep Justin Fields or draft a promising young QB like Caleb Wil

Daily Mail

The Chicago Bears have landed the first pick of next year's draft after the Carolina Panthers lost to the Jacksonville Jaguars with USC quarterback Caleb Williams and North Carolina's Drake Maye being tipped to replace quarterback Justin Fields, should he leave the Windy City. Justin Fields may've played his last home game for the Bears on Sunday against the Falcons …

1 year, 3 months ago

Justin Fields, DJ Moore lead way as Bears deal Falcons’ hopes a big blow with 37-17 romp

Associated Press

CHICAGO — Justin Fields noticed the smoke in the air and the cigars on a table as he walked into the locker room. Fields threw for 268 yards with a touchdown pass and a rushing TD in what could be his final home game for Chicago, and Bears dealt Atlanta’s postseason hopes a big blow, beating the Falcons 37-17 on …

1 year, 3 months ago

Justin Fields throws for a TD, runs for another score, leading the Bears past Cardinals 27-16

Associated Press

CHICAGO — The Chicago Bears were rolling along with a comfortable lead before things got a little tense, only this time there was no big collapse. Justin Fields threw for a touchdown and ran for another score, and the Bears beat the Arizona Cardinals 27-16 on Sunday night. I’m proud of us, and keep doing that.” The Bears finished with …

1 year, 4 months ago

Chicago Bears become the first team to win a game WITHOUT a touchdown this season as they defeat the Minnesota Vikings 12-10 with four field goals in drab game

Daily Mail

The Chicago Bears have become the first time this season to win a game without a touchdown, as they rallied past the Minnesota Vikings, 12-10, on Monday night. Cairo Santos made a 30-yard field goal for Chicago with 10 seconds left, his fourth of the game after a miss on the opening drive, and the Bears had four interceptions of …

1 year, 4 months ago

If Justin Fields plays well and wins for the Bears, could he save Matt Eberflus’ job?

New York Times

Three years ago this month, the Chicago Bears needed quarterback Mitch Trubisky to start winning games to save jobs — and you knew that then-coach Matt Nagy didn’t exactly want him in there. But now it’s coach Matt Eberflus whose job might be truly saved if Fields continues to improve the rest of the season and the wins add up. …

1 year, 4 months ago

Bears got strong performances from Justin Fields, Darnell Wright; now it’s about consistency

New York Times

The problem with blowing a 12-point lead in the final minutes of a game, and finding a way to lose when most teams win, is that it can cover up any positives. Gervon Dexter’s progress The rookie three-technique tackle had his best game in Washington, but defensive line coach Travis Smith pointed out that the Commanders were throwing the ball …

1 year, 4 months ago

NFC North-leading Lions rally from 12-point deficit late to beat Bears 31-26 on Montgomery’s TD run

Associated Press

DETROIT — Jared Goff was having perhaps his worst game in three years with the Detroit Lions — whose fans even booed him at times — until it was time to win. Goff threw a 32-yard touchdown pass to Jameson Williams with 3:06 to go and connected on five throws to set up David Montgomery’s go-ahead 1-yard touchdown run with …

1 year, 4 months ago

With 7 games left, can Bears QB Justin Fields save jobs at Halas Hall?

New York Times

With seven games left in the season and facing a possible severe deadline on his Chicago Bears tenure, Justin Fields doesn’t seem harried. And go out there and perform.” Of course, the “win games” part hasn’t exactly taken care of itself for Fields and the Bears during the first three seasons of his NFL career. GO DEEPER Jahns: 7 thoughts …

1 year, 4 months ago

Justin Fields is back: 7 thoughts on the 7 games he has left to win over the Bears

New York Times

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields heard the noise. I think Fields is walking into his best situation yet with the Bears — and that he’ll be held to it by the team in its evaluation. I think drafting wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., tight end Brock Bowers or one of the best offensive linemen will help …

1 year, 4 months ago

Bears QB Justin Fields missed his 4th straight game; Eberflus wouldn’t say if he’ll play next week

Associated Press

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields missed his fourth consecutive game because of a dislocated right thumb. And while Carolina has one of the league’s worst offenses, Chicago has been stingy in recent weeks, holding opponents under 300 yards in three of the past five games. KEY NUMBER 3 — The Bears had three sacks, just the …

1 year, 5 months ago

Rookie Tyson Bagent will likely start again for Bears with Justin Fields doubtful to play this week

Associated Press

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Rookie Tyson Bagent helped lead the Chicago Bears to their first home win in more than a year with quarterback Justin Fields sidelined. Bagent is in line to be behind center again with Fields doubtful to play and likely missing his second consecutive game because of a dislocated right thumb, coach Matt Eberflus said Monday. “I …

1 year, 5 months ago

Injured QB Justin Fields will likely miss his second straight game when Bears meet Chargers

Associated Press

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Quarterback Justin Fields likely will miss his second consecutive game because of a dislocated right thumb when the Chicago Bears visit the Los Angeles Chargers this week, coach Matt Eberflus said Monday. Eberflus said Fields is doubtful and rookie Tyson Bagent would start again in his place. Eberflus said Fields “continues to progress” and is on …

1 year, 5 months ago

Rookie Tyson Bagent leads 3 TD drives in place of Justin Fields, Bears beat Raiders 30-12

Associated Press

CHICAGO — Nervous all week, Tyson Bagent didn’t need much time to get comfortable. Bagent led three touchdown drives in his first start with Justin Fields sidelined, D’Onta Foreman ran for two scores and caught a TD pass, and the Chicago Bears beat the Las Vegas Raiders 30-12 on Sunday. “Where I come from, I’ve got a bunch of friends, …

1 year, 5 months ago

Bears QB Justin Fields expected to avoid thumb surgery; Tyson Bagent to start vs. Raiders

Associated Press

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Bears quarterback Justin Fields is not expected to need surgery for his dislocated right thumb, coach Matt Eberflus said Friday. “The mobility’s getting better, the swelling went down, the grip strength is better,” Eberflus said. That’s where it’s looking good.” Bagent went 10 of 14 for 83 yards with an interception and lost fumble in relief …

1 year, 5 months ago

Justin Fields’ dislocated thumb adds to the uncertainty for the Bears

Associated Press

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Justin Fields dropped back out of the shotgun and rolled to his left to avoid the pressure even though he had DJ Moore open in the middle. Instead of a third-down completion early in the third quarter, the Chicago Bears quarterback got sacked by Minnesota’s Danielle Hunter. Fields will likely miss at least one game, with …

1 year, 5 months ago

Bears QB Justin Fields has dislocated thumb and is doubtful to play against Raiders

Associated Press

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields will likely miss at least one game because of a dislocated right thumb, coach Matt Eberflus said Monday. Eberflus said it’s “doubtful” Fields plays this week when the Bears host the Las Vegas Raiders after he was injured in Sunday’s 19-13 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Eberflus also said the Bears …

1 year, 5 months ago

Chicago Bears QB Justin Fields leaves loss to Vikings with right hand injury

Associated Press

CHICAGO — Justin Fields had a towel over his right hand as he walked to the locker room in the second half. “We’ll see where it is tomorrow when we get the MRI,” Chicago coach Matt Eberflus said. “That’s all I know right now.” Fields got hurt with about 10 1/2 minutes left in the third quarter. But he just …

1 year, 5 months ago

What Bears QB Justin Fields can accomplish in upcoming stretch after career games

New York Times

One win and two impressive performances have changed the narrative slightly on Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields. That will happen when you’re the first Bears quarterback in 14 years to throw four touchdown passes in a game multiple times in a season — and Fields did it twice in five days. … We’ve just got to keep building on that, …

1 year, 5 months ago

The Bears’ offense and QB Justin Fields are showing signs of growth

Associated Press

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Chicago Bears are showing growth on offense. “It’s a long process, but of course, we’ve worked through it and we’ve grown and gotten better every week,” Fields said. He’s been in a two-year slide, going from 1,055 yards as a second-year pro in 2021 to 493 yards last season to just 104 yards on eight …

1 year, 5 months ago

Bears optimism? How Justin Fields, DJ Moore, defense can build on Thursday night win

New York Times

A win to end a losing streak can, for a day or two, make everyone forget about all the losses. But for every morsel of optimism, there’s still a reminder that the Bears entered the game at FedEx Field as the worst team in football. The Bears’ next two opponents — heading into their Week 5 games — rank 29th …

1 year, 5 months ago

Fields and Moore lead the Bears to their first win of the season, beating the Commanders 40-20

Associated Press

— Music blared from the Chicago Bears locker room after a victory for the first time in almost a year, and players danced and jumped around with joy. Fields and Moore connected eight times for 230 yards and three touchdowns to give the embattled Bears their first win of the season, beating the Washington Commanders 40-20 Thursday night, hours after …

1 year, 5 months ago

Why DJ Moore’s career night in Bears win vs. Commanders helped cool Matt Eberflus’ seat

New York Times

By Kevin Fishbain, Adam Jahns and Ben Standig Chicago Bears receiver DJ Moore nearly logged a career high in receiving yards in the first half of Thursday night’s game. — Adam Jahns, Chicago Bears writer DJ Moore dominates Moore looked every bit like the top-flight receiver the Bears hoped he’d be for Fields when he was added to the blockbuster …

1 year, 6 months ago

How the Bears — and Justin Fields — wasted Fields’ career day

New York Times

CHICAGO — For 20 minutes after the Chicago Bears’ loss to the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Justin Fields sat in his full uniform. So there’s a lot of good things that we can build upon going forward.” GO DEEPER The Bears are the NFL's worst team. So it really doesn’t matter.” The Bears wasted Fields’ best game. That’s tough.” After …

1 year, 6 months ago

Questionable decisions by Bears coaching staff play a role in heartbreaking loss to Broncos

Associated Press

CHICAGO — Bears coach Matt Eberflus praised his team’s passion and energy. He said the team’s execution was “really good in spots,” and that was “a big improvement.” He pointed to what he called “a lot good moments in there.” It was quite the take on Chicago’s 14th consecutive loss dating to last season, one in which the Bears blew …

1 year, 6 months ago

Russell Wilson throws 3 TDs, Broncos rally from 21 down to top Bears 31-28

Associated Press

CHICAGO — The Denver Broncos came in reeling from a 50-point blowout and looked like they were headed toward another lopsided loss. Wilson threw for three touchdowns, Wil Lutz kicked a tiebreaking field goal with just under two minutes remaining and the Broncos bounced back from one of the most lopsided losses in franchise history by rallying to beat the …

1 year, 6 months ago

Broncos come back on Bears, score 24 points in second half to spoil Justin Fields’ career day

New York Times

By Nick Kosmider, Kevin Fishbain and Adam Jahns The Denver Broncos completed a 31-28 comeback win over the Chicago Bears on Sunday at Soldier Field. Here’s what you need to know: Chicago quarterback Justin Fields threw for three touchdowns in the first half to put the Bears up 21-7. NFL scores, results and live updates of Week 4: Today’s schedule …

1 year, 6 months ago

Bears QB Justin Fields needs to show something — anything — against a bad Broncos defense

New York Times

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — In Week 4 of the 2018 season, Mitch Trubisky had the game of his life. Stats Broncos defense Bears defense Pass yards/game 280.7 285.7 Rush yards/game 177.7 121.7 Opposing QB rating 133.6 110.9 Sacks 4 1 QB Hits 12 9 Third-down % 43.3 60.0 Points allowed/game 40.7 35.3 Right now, the Bears’ issues on offense are …

1 year, 6 months ago

Is it time for the Bears to think about Justin Fields and their future at QB?

New York Times

The Athletic has live coverage of Bears vs. It’s not time to put in Tyson Bagent or Nathan Peterman, but after another loss — albeit to the defending champion Kansas City Chiefs — in which Justin Fields was 11-for-22 for 99 yards with a touchdown pass while down 38 points and an interception, when does the organization reach the stage …

1 year, 6 months ago

Justin Fields vs. the scheme? O-line moves coming? Bears mailbag, Week 3 picks

New York Times

The best thing that could happen to the Bears this week is they get to play a football game on Sunday. The Bears will have their hands full against Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, the NFL’s reigning MVP. • This will be former head coach Matt Nagy’s first game against the Bears since he was fired after the 2021 season. The …

1 year, 6 months ago

If Justin Fields fails at QB, blame the entire Bears organization

New York Times

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — On Thursday, Bears offensive coordinator Luke Getsy sat behind the same team-branded table on the same dais in the same room that Marc Trestman, Aaron Kromer, Adam Gase, Dowell Loggains, Matt Nagy and Bill Lazor once did. We’ve heard head coaches defend the work of their respective coordinators despite reasons to think otherwise, from Trestman sticking …

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