What Happened When Bears Informed Locker Room Of Justin Fields Trade

One of the biggest fears among fans was what would happen in the locker room if the Chicago Bears traded Justin Fields. It was no secret the quarterback was beloved by his teammates. Many players, from D.J. Moore to Jaylon Johnson, Cole Kmet, Jaquan Brisker, and others, said they wanted Fields to remain the starter. They felt he was both the talent and leader the team needed to keep climbing towards the playoffs. That made the situation delicate for GM Ryan Poles and head coach Matt Eberflus.

Eventually, the moment came.