NFL fans react to Bears trading Justin Fields to Steelers with low compensation: "That is flat-out robbery"

The Chicago Bears have traded Justin Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers for a conditional sixth-round pick in 2025. This can rise to the fourth round if Fields plays 51 percent of the snaps this season, a tough task given Russell Wilson will be the favorite to start.

Many fans felt that for a young player who has starting NFL experience and was much better than many other quarterbacks in the league, the compensation was very low. Their idea was that by trading Justin Fields, the Bears would get premium draft picks to strengthen their position in this year's draft.

The Chicago Bears have the first pick, courtesy of the Carolina Panthers, and can draft Caleb Williams, but they could have used multiple picks to build a great young roster around him.

But that is not how it will happen. The Bears gained nothing in this year's draft and anything next year will also be in the lower rounds. Supporters were of the opinion that this was a "robbery" and were not afraid to say so on X, formerly known as Twitter.

Here are some of the best reactions.

Steelers get instant Kenny Pickett replacement and bolster QB room

The Steelers are the undisputed winners here. They traded Kenny Pickett to the Philadelphia Eagles and immediately got his replacement. Justin Fields will also have the luxury of sitting behind Russell Wilson and learning from a Super Bowl-winning quarterback.

Both QBs like using their feet and have a similar style of play, so this could be a winning proposition for both the team and their recruit.