Justin Fields has been the subject of constant trade rumors over the past two years. On Wednesday, Fields explained why he recently unfollowed the Chicago Bears on Instagram.
While fans are still wondering whether or not Fields gets moved, the young signal-caller lit social media on fire earlier this week, leading to more speculation on the trade front.
Justin Fields explains why he unfollowed the Chicago Bears
Eagle-eyedNFLfans noticed that Fields had unfollowed the Bears on Instagram. Many assumed it was the first step toward confirming his eventual departure from the franchise.
Fields appeared onThe 33rd Team podcasthosted by Amon-Ra St. Brown and Equanimeous St. Brown to discuss the rumor. “I am glad we are talking about it. Why do people take social media so serious?”
Justin Fields reveals to the St. Brown brothers why he unfollowed the Bears on Instagram, via@The33rdTeamFB.📹https://t.co/PVuPFC1Ivdpic.twitter.com/b8zPSPDxMM
Amon-Ra asked with a smirk, “But, like, why are you not following the Bears?” Fields replied, “I still mess with the Bears! I unfollowed the Bears and the NFL. I’m not just trying to have football on my timeline.”
Fields then said to the St. Brown brothers, “I know when y’all mess with a girl, just because you don’t follow her on IG doesn’t mean you’re not messing with them.”
“I can’t see myself playing in another place”If it was Justin Fields’ decision, he’d never leave Chicago 🐻https://t.co/uA6hxbmdplpic.twitter.com/r0gheezF4G
He continued, “I’m about to go on vacation and don’t want to see [any] football. Every Bears post is either ‘Keep Fields’ or ‘We want Caleb.’ I’m tired of hearing the talk.”
As he admitted on Wednesday, the trade discourse around Justin Fields has negatively impacted him off the field. But the 24-year-old says he can’t see himselfplaying for any other franchise.
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