Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields made waves this week when he unfollowed the team’s official account on Instagram.
With rumors galore about what the Bears will do with the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NFL draft, Fields had good reason for the decision to unfollow the account. Believe it or not, it has nothing to do with his stance as the team’s franchise quarterback moving forward.
“Man, bro, I’m glad we’re talking about it,” Fields told The 33rd Team Podcast on Wednesday. “Because people … why do people take social media so serious? Like I still mess with the Bears, this and that, I’m just trying to take a little break. I unfollowed the Bears and the NFL. I’m just not trying to have football on my timeline.”
Fields humorously likened his decision to a real-life example, as he poked fun at his teammate, wide receiver Equanimeous St. Brown, in the process.
“I know y’all mess with a girl … EQ, especially you. Just because you don’t follow the girl on IG don’t mean you not messing with her,” Fields jokingly said.
Justin Fields reveals to the St. Brown brothers why he unfollowed the Bears on Instagram, via @The33rdTeamFB.
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So what specifically was Fields tired of seeing? Well, you guessed it, the speculation about what the Bears will or will not do with the top pick in April.
“It’s either keep Fields. We want Fields … draft Caleb [Williams]. It’s like, bruh, man I’m tired of hearing the talk. I just want it to be over,” Fields added.
Time will tell what Chicago will do when the franchise is on the clock in a couple short months, but Fields plans to ignore the speculation until then with his future as the team’s starting quarterback in doubt.
