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NFL Draft 2024: Caleb Williams is selected No. 1 overall by the Chicago Bears as the former Heisman Trophy winner takes over in the Windy City

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 26, 2024
The Chicago Bears have selected Caleb Williams No 1 overall to begin the 2024 NFL Draft.  Williams has long been labeled as the best quarterback in his class ever since winning the Heisman Trophy in 2022.  The Bears moved on from 2021 first-round selection Justin Fields to make room for Williams, trading him to the Pittsburgh Steelers last month for a 2025 sixth-round draft. 

Russell Wilson throws impressive first pitch ahead of Pirates-Red Sox game in Pittsburgh... one month after former Super Bowl-winning QB signed one-year deal with the Steelers

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 20, 2024
Before the Pirates' game against the Boston Red Sox at home, the former Super Bowl champion had the honor of throwing the ceremonial pitch in his new city. Wilson wore a black Pirates jersey as he took the mound. He then showed how his quarterback accuracy translates to baseball with a swift and on-target pitch. Additionally, Wilson showed his prowess in the batter's box.

Caleb Williams, the Bears' first pick in the NFL Draft, is a big favorite to be selected first by the Bears, but league insiders tell Mail Sport that another Heisman winner gets rave reviews

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 29, 2024
Caleb Williams' name has appeared in 2024 NFL mock drafts since his Heisman-winning campaign in 2022. Not even his poor 8-5 record at Southern California in 2023 could damage his reputation as the best in the class this year. Rather, Williams has gone from a 550 favorite to a top pick on April 25 to something bordering on a complete lock. The Chicago Bears seem to be steadfast in their search for a quarterback first overall. Not only did the team trade starter Justin Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers earlier this month, but Bears general manager Ryan Poles decided against practicing for Louisiana State's Jayden Daniels and North Carolina's Drake Maye, but not only that.

As the projected No. 1 pick visits the former school ahead of the 2024 NFL draft, Caleb Williams dances in the stands while watching USC reach the March Madness Sweet 161

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 26, 2024
Caleb Williams, the former quarterback of the United States Central Coast, was seen dancing in the stands ahead of the NFL Draft in April as he watched his alma mater's women's basketball team compete in March Madness. In the second round of the NCAA Tournament at home in Los Angeles, the women's basketball Trojans were competing against Kansas. Williams appeared on the ESPN telecast and was seen on the official women's March Madness website, but was not taken down by the official women's March Madness account.

Russell Wilson in 'pole position' to start over Justin Fields says Steelers coach Mike Tomlin - but says ex-Bears QB 'will be given an opportunity' to make the position is own in preseason

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 25, 2024
After being told by the Denver Broncos that they were terminating his deal after two uneventful seasons, Pittsburgh signed the veteran Wilson to a one-year contract earlier this month. Fields, who is entering his fourth year in a career started in Chicago on March 16, they acquired Fields, who is now in his fourth year, in a trade from Chicago days later. Wilson's experience makes him the favored starter at the AFC coaches' breakfast on Monday, allowing the rising star in Fields to learn from his senior. 'Russell has those strengths, man, that system, and so that's why I say he has pole position, man,' Tomlin said. I just created a synergy that I think is right for this time of year.'

After allowing quarterback Justin Fields to join the Steelers and weighing up taking Caleb Williams with No.1 pick in the NFL Draft, Bears GM Ryan Poles admits it was "one of the hardest things I've had to do."

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 25, 2024
Poles also said that there was a lot to unpack when it came to Fields' in Chicago, as he referred to the constant change the QB had to cope with in his three seasons at Soldier Field. He said, 'It was a rocky start to his rookie year.' "We had some sweeping to do when I came in, but it took another year of recruiting and supporting.' And then there's the game: I feel like he was making strides and improving. [...] It's really the time and how much runway you have. You need to provide your guy with as much as possible to get him up off the ground. And then it flips because it takes up so much cap space.'

Russell Wilson will play in an offseason workout as the Pittsburgh QB throws and performs speed drills, according to reports that if Justin Fields is out, Pittsburgh will fire him

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 21, 2024
Russell Wilson's offseason training camp is underway as the new Steelers quarterback's first week back in Pittsburgh. Wilson signed a one-year, $1.2 million contract with the Steelers last Friday, putting an end to his miserable two-year with the team. Since struggling to live up to the hype in Denver, where he was given a new five-year contract extension worth $245 million just 19 months earlier, the Super Bowl-winning quarterback is under pressure to resurrect his career in Pittsburgh.

Russell Wilson may have to step down from his starting job if Justin Fields beats him for the starting job, but the team hasn't invested heavily in either quarterback before the season begins

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 20, 2024
The Pittsburgh Steelers are not completely committed to either of the new signal callers they recently acquired, despite having a brand new quarterback room. In recent days, the team has signed quarterback Russell Wilson in free agency to a one-year, $1.2 million contract. The team acquired Justin Fields from the Chicago Bears for the price of a conditional sixth-round pick on Saturday.

Before the Bears traded him to Pittsburgh, Justin Fields blocked trades from FOUR other NFL franchises... as a former Chicago starter only wanted to move to Pittsburgh

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 19, 2024
Justin Fields denied offers to four other NFL franchises before being traded to the Chicago Bears on Saturday as he had trouble deciding which team he wanted to join. Since the Bears were announced to have the No. 1 overall draft pick in next month's NFL Draft, fields has been on the trade block for the past several months. The top pick was always considered to be former Heisman Trophy Caleb Williams, who was deemed a no-miss possibility due to his dual-threat abilities.

Caleb Williams should 'pull an Eli Manning' and REFUSE to play for the Chicago Bears, ex-NFL star claims - as he laments their treatment of former first-round QB pick Justin Fields

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 18, 2024
Caleb Williams should avoid playing for the Bears after Eli Manning refused to play for the Chargers 20 years ago, according to former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III, after how they treated Justin Fields. Griffin III is referring to the 2004 NFL Draft, when the Chargers had the No. 1 overall pick, with then-Ole Miss quarterback Eli Manning the prohibitive favorite to finish first. Manning said he had no interest in playing for San Diego before the draft. Manning was eventually traded by the Chargers during the draft to the Giants in exchange for Phillips Rivers and several draft picks, who were drafted at No. 4 overall by New York.

Kenny Pickett's dazzling wife takes to social media to condemn QB's trade to the Eagles

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 17, 2024
Pickett, 25, was traded for a 2024 third-round pick (No. According to several outlets, there were 98(9) and two 2025 seventh rounders on Friday. In return, the Eagles will be rewarded with a 2024 fourth-round pick. Pickett, a native of Ocean Township, New Jersey, grew up as an Eagles fan and will now support Jalen Hurts. After signing free agent QB Russell Wilson and trading for ex-Bears QB Justin Fields this week, the Steelers broke the links with Pickett this week.

As the former Chicago Bears is told he will ride the bench to start season, Justin Fields will not immediately compete with Russell Wilson for the starting quarterback job in Pittsburgh.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 17, 2024
After Justin Fields was told he would be the Steelers' back-up to start the season, Russell Wilson will not have immediate competition for the starting job in Pittsburgh.' This week, Pittsburgh acquired two high-profile quarterbacks, including Wilson after being cut by the Denver Broncos, as well as Fields from Chicago in exchange for a 2025 sixth-round pick. Fields' departure sparked concerns that there will be a fight for the starting job in Pittsburgh, but recent reports state Wilson will be uncontested to begin the new season.

Bears 'trade Justin Fields to Steelers for a late-round pick': Chicago clears path to take a quarterback with the first pick of NFL Draft as ex-Ohio State star prepares to battle Russell Wilson for playing time in Pittsburgh

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 16, 2024
After weeks of rumors, the Chicago Bears have reportedly traded quarterback Justin Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Fields' sixth-round pick would advance to a fourth-round pick based on Fields' playing time in Pittsburgh, where the former Ohio State star will face Russell Wilson for playing time. Fields had been widely regarded as dated after the Bears made the top pick of next month's NFL Draft, where they are set to draft a quarterback.

Russell Wilson signing with Steelers on eve of NFL free agency leaves Kirk Cousins and Justin Fields as the remaining quarterback dominos

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 11, 2024
With days to spare, the NFL's free agency behemoths are already declining before players can officially start signing new contracts. Russell Wilson agreed to join the Pittsburgh Steelers for the minimum of $1.2 million as the Denver Broncos remain on the hook for the $38 million left on his previous deal. In addition, quarterback Baker Mayfield has signed a three-year, $100 million contract to play with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, whom he coached to the playoffs in his first season with the team. Next month's draft features young talent in Caleb Williams and North Carolina's Drake Maye, but quarterback-hungry squads searching for more experience, such as quarterback Kirk Cousins and Chicago Bears signal caller Justin Fields now stand as the best two viable options.

Caleb Williams 'DECLINES medical exams at NFL combine and refuses to share records with all teams' - and the likely top-draft choice is believed to be the first player to ever make such a call

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 1, 2024
Caleb Williams, the likely top pick in April's NFL Draft, has a few unique advantages over his draft process, including his refusal to reveal his medical information with all squads. The former Heisman Trophy champion is thought to be the first individual in history to decline the physical examination at the league's combine. Williams had previously declined to participate in the on-field workouts for the team, and he was waiting for his Pro Day in Washington,C. to showcase his talents.

In the rumors that he will be traded to the hometown Falcons, Justin Fields' boss posts a video of the Bears quarterback celebrating

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 29, 2024
In a video shared by his manager on social media, Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields looked to be joking about his move to the Atlanta Falcons, despite rumors of a potential trade to his hometown team. Fields, whose Bears future is in question this offseason, had a huge smile on their face when running around, screaming, and cheering in the video shared by boss Mario Nunez. Although there is no word on exactly what the 24-year-old was so excited about, a voice in the background appears to say: 'You ready to go home?'

As he explains how the Heisman Trophy winner, who Chicago is considering selecting with their No. 1 pick, has'similar' characteristics to Chiefs quarterback Ryan Poles

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 28, 2024
The Bears have the No. 1 pick, team general manager Ryan Poles compared Caleb Williams and Patrick Mahomes, ahead of the NFL Draft, while the team could move forward from Justin Fields. Since Mahomes won his third Super Bowl with the Kansas City Chiefs, he is considered one of the best quarterbacks of all time, although he did not play a majority of his time. In this April's NFL Draft, Williams is almost certain to be the No. 1 pick. It's just a matter of which team selects him first. Chicago is now the most popular overall pick.

With the best overall pick this spring, the Chicago Bears may be able to draft their next 'quarterback of the future.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 24, 2024
Since it appears that the team will select a quarterback first overall, the Chicago Bears' potential framework for trading away starting quarterback Justin Fields could be solidified in the coming days. Although Fields appeared to be improving this season, his third in the NFL, there are doubts about how well he'll do for Chicago going forward. Albert Breer, a sports Illustrated reporter, believes that the 'bones' of a trade outline could be laid out next week.

Justin Fields says he 'trying to not have football on his timeline' as he downplays unfollowing the Chicago Bears on social media amid questions over his future

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 21, 2024
In the midst of rumors that the franchise intends to keep him, Justin Fields has downplayed his decision to unfollow the Chicago Bears on social media going into the offseason. In the NFL, the quarterback's future has become a hot topic, with ongoing debates over whether the Bears should trade him and draft USC QB Caleb Williams, or trade the pick and continue to build around the former Ohio State Buckeye. On Instagram this week, Fields stunned the Bears, and he revealed that he only did so to get away from football in the offseason.

CJ Stroud, the Texans, believes it's better to keep his former Ohio State colleague Justin Fields under control rather than trying to draft ex-Heisman champion and USC star Caleb Williams

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 21, 2024
CJ Stroud, Field's former Ohio State teammate, wants Chicago to keep him as the Bears debate a trade for Justin Fields and draft Caleb Williams with the first pick in the NFL Draft. Williams is a lock to be voted first overall. The only question is whether Chicago selects the former USC star or another team trades in the position. In 2020, Stroud and Fields were in the Buckeyes' quarterback room for one season, with Stroud serving as Fields' backup during Ohio State's appearance in the national championship game.

In an escalating report that the team wants to draft Caleb Williams, Justin Fields seems to unfollow the Chicago Bears on Instagram

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 20, 2024
Although the Chicago Bears decide whether or not to move forward from quarterback Justin Fields, the former Ohio State star took to Instagram this week to unfollow the franchise's official Instagram page. Caleb Williams, the Bears' first overall pick in April's NFL Draft for well over a year, has been compared to the possibility of drafting him with the first overall pick in the NBA Draft. The pick from the Panthers last year was acquired by Chicago. Since being drafted in the first round by Chicago in 2021, Fields has been the Bears' primary starter for the past three seasons.

Chicago is on the clock! Carolina's loss to Jacksonville guarantees the Bears will get their FIRST pick of the 2024 NFL Draft... but will they keep Justin Fields or draft a promising young QB like Caleb Williams or Drake Maye?

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 31, 2023
The Bears defeated the Falcons, 37-17, in their last home game of the season, boosting their record to 7-9, but the Panthers' loss to the Jaguars leaves Carolina with the worst NFL record (2-14). In what could be his last home game at Soldier Field, the fields threw for 268 yards with a touchdown pass and a running TD. He made 20 of 32 passes and ran for 35 yards with his future looking as if he has yet to commit to a new contract, with his four-year, $18.8 million rookie deal coming to an end in 2025.

As Chicago begins to investigate head coach Matt Eberflus under pressure, the Bears are interested in Washington Commander Eric Bieniemy'

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 5, 2023
The Bears will meet the Detroit Lions just weeks after losing in the fourth quarter to their opponents within the final seconds. Eberflus has the worst record of any Bears head coach at 7-22. A quarterback who was on the job before the president was fired is also in Chicago, as well as a GM who was on the job before the president was appointed. Kevin Warren joined the group in January after three years as a Big Ten commissioner.

Since doctors advised him not to play football due to multiple concussions, Rice quarterback JT Daniels calls it a career at age 23

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 1, 2023
JT Daniels, who was once regarded as one of the best quarterbacks in the country, is now retired from football for good and losing. According to reports, doctors had advised Daniels to stop following multiple concussions throughout his career. Daniels' plans to get into coaching now that his playing career has come to an end, according to those reports.