This week saw a significant shift in the likelihood of Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields being traded to the Atlanta Falcons, sparked by a series of noteworthy events. Bears fans were taken aback when reports surfaced Monday evening regarding Fields’ Instagram activity. It was discovered that Fields doesn’t follow the Bears on his Instagram page, although it’s uncertain if he ever did. However, what caught their attention was that Fields follows several Falcons offensive players on his account.
A native of Georgia, Fields spent one year at the University of Georgia before transferring to Ohio State to complete his college career. He openly admitted his childhood fandom for the Falcons before the Bears/Falcons game in the 2022 season. The connection between Fields and the Falcons has sparked speculation, especially considering his Instagram activity and roots in Georgia.
𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚: The #Falcons are now HEAVY favorites to acquire #Bears quarterback Justin Fields at -250 odds, via @DKSportsbook
They had odds as low as +600 two weeks ago but have been gaining serious steam in recent days as a potential landing spot. pic.twitter.com/RmmpXXq9Jb
— JPAFootball (@jasrifootball) February 28, 2024
Oddsmakers have taken notice of the narrative surrounding Fields potentially returning to Georgia. According to Action Network HQ, the Falcons’ odds of acquiring Fields jumped from +275 to +150 and as low as +600 two weeks ago. Additionally, Fields’ upcoming interview on the 33rd Team’s “St. Brown Bros” podcast, set to air Wednesday, is anticipated to shed light on the Instagram controversy. The odds of Fields landing with the Falcons have been steadily increasing, with the interview expected to sway them even further in favor of the Falcons potentially.
As anticipation builds for Fields’ interview and the ongoing speculation surrounding his potential trade to the Falcons, fans and analysts alike eagerly await further developments in this intriguing storyline.
