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The Chicago Bears have a massive decision to make this season regarding quarterback Justin Fields. The team's first-round pick from the 2021 draft will enter his fourth season in 2024.
The Bears have until May to decide whether they want to pick the fifth-year option on his rookie deal. They hold the first pick in the 2024 NFL draft and could pick the University of Southern California's superstar quarterback, Caleb Williams, who has been the consensus top pick of this class.
While the Bears continued to ponder whether retaining Fields and surrounding him with weapons was the way forward or it was time to start afresh with Williams, the team's social media account posted a peculiar clip.
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The Bears' official handle on X, formerly known as Twitter, posted a highlight reel of their starting quarterback. The timing of the post is interesting. If the Bears decide to part ways with Fields to build a future with Williams, they'll ideally have to part ways with their current quarterback before the draft, which will be held between April 27th and 29th, to ensure they extract maximum value.
Fans accused the Bears of posting this video to showcase to other teams what Fields is capable of. Here are some of the comments:
Justin Fields contract details: Will Bears pick up fifth-year option on QB's deal?
Justin Fields will enter the final year of his rookie deal in the 2024 campaign. The Chicago Bears will have a few days after the draft to decide whether they want to pick the fifth-year option on his contract and take control of his NFL future until the end of the 2025 season.
Keeping Fields will cost Chicago only $6 million in 2024. However, if they pick his fifth-year option, they, or the team they trade him to, will have to pay the quarterback around $25 million.
The Bears are in a tough spot. Fields had a promising season in 2023. He threw for 2,562 passing yards and 16 touchdowns and rushed for 657 yards and four touchdowns. Ideally, they would've preferred to keep him as their starting quarterback.
However, they have the top pick in the 2024 NFL draft and can pick Caleb Williams. Trading Justin Fields will likely fetch a decent draft pick. With Williams on his rookie deal for four years, the Bears can load up on offense and defense and try to win a Super Bowl.
General manager Ryan Poles has a massive, franchise-altering decision on his hands. It remains to see what direction the Bears head in.
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