Laughable Justin Fields Report Emerges From Steelers Camp

Justin Fields isn't exactly lighting it up with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Jan 7, 2024; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA;  Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) during warmups prior to the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 7, 2024; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) during warmups prior to the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports / Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
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The Chicago Bears were one of the most active teams over the course of the offseason. GM Ryan Poles decided to pivot off Justin Fields in favor of Caleb Williams.

In March, the Bears flipped Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers in exchange for a 2025 conditional sixth-round pick that could become a fourth-rounder based on playing time.

The former Ohio State product is going to have an open quarterback competition with Russell Wilson for the starting job but the latest news coming from Steelers camp is bad news for Fields.

Bears News: Justin Fields Is Struggling To Steelers Practice

Fields may have trotted into Pittsburgh thinking he would be the starting quarterback but that doesn't sound like the case.

Mike DeFabo of the Athletic was present at multiple practices and revealed that Fields has struggled in multiple areas while Wilson has flourished thus far.

"Really, it’s hard to argue with this decision right now because Wilson has clearly been the better quarterback and has begun to take hold of the leadership aspects of the position."

Mike DeFabo

He then added, "The major opportunity for Fields lies in preseason games. Because he’s still working on processing the game more quickly and his accuracy can be spotty, the former Bears QB doesn’t often shine in seven-on-seven situations."

The same issues that Fields is experiencing in Pittsburgh are the same problems he had in the Windy City.

The 25-year-old has only completed 60.3% of his career pass attempts while getting into a habit of holding onto the ball. That led to unnecessary hits and turnovers. Fields has 30 career interceptions, 38 fumbles, and has taken 135 sacks in his career.

That led to his downfall and those same problems have gone with him to Pittsburgh. If Fields doesn't address and correct these faults, his time in the Steel City may be cut short.

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