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DJ Moore, NFL World React to Bears Trading QB Justin Fields to Steelers

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One of this NFL offseason’s most compelling sagas is reportedly over.

The Chicago Bears are trading quarterback Justin Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers for a conditional 2025 draft pick, according to multiple reports Saturday.

When the trade becomes official, it will bring an end to the debate that had captivated the Windy City since January: Should the Bears roll with Fields in 2024, or should they draft a quarterback with the No. 1 pick in April?

It would appear Chicago is in line to do the latter. Meanwhile, the Steelers have given their quarterback room a complete makeover.

The NFL world had a number of thoughts on these developments. Bears wide receiver DJ Moore was terse. 

Another former Bears teammate—running back Khalil Herbert—mustered just one emoji in his post shortly after the news broke.

ESPN’s Bill Barnwell pointed out how quickly Pittsburgh had altered its entire outlook for the future.

Many Chicago fans expressed gratitude to Fields, who never quite clicked with the Bears but never bottomed out either.

Meanwhile, ex-USC quarterback Caleb Williams came into focus as a potential Chicago target.

Fans and analysts—including ESPN’s Mike Greenberg—ladled out praise to the Steelers for their savvy moves.

Some had fun with the considerable age difference between Fields and new teammate Russell Wilson.

Last but not least, both sides of the Fields-Williams debate fired their final shots.

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