The likelihood of Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields being traded to the Atlanta Falcons has significantly increased, driven by recent developments. Reports emerged on Monday evening revealing that Fields does not follow the Bears on his Instagram page, although it is unclear if he ever did. Interestingly, Fields is following several Falcons offensive players on his account, adding fuel to the speculation.
According to a report by Jordan Schultz on Bleacher Report, sources within the NFL believe that the buzz connecting Fields to the Falcons is legitimate. The Bears reportedly anticipate that Fields’ trade value would be approximately a late first-round pick. Compounding the speculation is Fields’ background, as he hails from Georgia, played one year at the University of Georgia, and has admitted to being a fan of the Falcons.
This narrative has led oddsmakers to adjust the Falcons’ odds of acquiring Fields significantly. Action Network HQ reported that the Falcons’ odds went from +275 on Monday to +150 on Tuesday, indicating a growing belief in Fields’ potential move to Atlanta. However, despite this surge in favorability, the Pittsburgh Steelers are currently favored by DraftKings to have Fields as their quarterback in the 2024 season, with -120 odds.
Justin Fields has unfollowed the Bears on Instagram and follows Kyle Pitts, Drake London, and Bijan Robinson 👀
He has moved from +275 ➡️ +150 to take his first snap in the 2024/25 NFL regular season with the Atlanta Falcons @DKSportsbook pic.twitter.com/Uj4G9lHY0W
— Action Network (@ActionNetworkHQ) February 20, 2024
Adding to the intrigue, Fields is scheduled to appear on the 33rd Team’s “St Brown Bros” podcast, where he is expected to address the Instagram controversy. This interview could further sway the odds in favor of the Falcons if Fields provides any hints or insights regarding his future plans. The ongoing developments suggest that Fields’ potential trade to the Falcons is not just speculation but a possibility that is gaining traction in the NFL community.
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