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We graded both sides of the Justin Fields trade -- and it's bad news for one team
The Bears traded the quarterback to the Steelers for a 2025 conditional draft pick. Is that really the best Chicago could do?
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Will Fields ever start in Pittsburgh? Was this the Bears' only offer? Answering key questions
The Bears seemingly eliminated any doubt Caleb Williams will be their No. 1 pick, but what's next for both teams?
TOP HEADLINES
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FREE AGENCY IN FULL SWING
Tracking NFL free agency: Updates on every signing, trade, cut and rumor
We're following every NFL signing, trade and cut for 2024 free agency, along with buzz around potential new deals.
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LOOKING AHEAD TO THE DRAFT
NFL DRAFT: APRIL 25-27
What the free agency frenzy means for April's NFL draft: Seven things we learned, plus intriguing teams
What has NFL free agency told us about April's draft? Our draft experts break down what the signings mean for Round 1.
Updated mini-mock draft: Yates projects picks 1-15 during free agency
How has this week impacted early-Round 1 draft plans? Will Minnesota trade up?
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IN-DEMAND POSITIONS
It's NFL trade-a-palooza! Why did the Eagles, Seahawks and Cardinals deal for QBs? Let's untangle each move
We're breaking down the most intriguing trades of the past 48 hours, and what does -- and doesn't -- make sense for each team.
Biggest surprise? Best fit? Experts break down historic RB movement
Was Saquon Barkley's deal the biggest surprise? Our insiders answer the biggest questions.
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STEELERS ADD SECOND QB
Adam Schefter: The Bears wanted to do right by Justin Fields
The ripple effect of Justin Fields' trade to the Steelers
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BREAKING DOWN A BUSY WEEK
Grading NFL free agency's biggest deals: Making sense of 70 signings and trades
How much will the addition of Tyron Smith help the Jets? Did the Bears win the Keenan Allen trade?
A look at every free agent signing for all 32 NFL teams
The first wave of free agency is in the books. Which moves will have the biggest impact?
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NFL NATION
Is edge rusher Brian Burns the new face of the Giants?
The Giants lost running back Saquon Barkley in free agency and may look to draft quarterback Daniel Jones' replacement in April.
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QUARTERBACKS IN FOCUS
Booger analyzes Steelers' decision to trade Kenny Pickett
Why Jim Harbaugh's system will take pressure off Justin Herbert
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END OF AN ERA
'The genius and the beauty of Aaron Donald': Why opponents, coaches revered the retiring Ram
Over his 10-year career, the 32-year-old Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle remained one of the most feared defenders any opposing quarterback could face.
111 sacks, 10 dominant seasons for Aaron Donald: Is he the best DT ever?
Here's what the numbers say about Donald's career, and where he stacks up among the best of all time.
Top Headlines
- Source: Bears trade QB Fields to Steelers for pick
- Seahawks land LB Baker with one year, $7M deal
- Jets, Texans had interest in new Bears WR Allen
- Sources: Ex-Cowboys OT Smith signing with Jets
- Steelers move on from Pickett with Eagles trade
- Source: Rams ink Garoppolo to back up Stafford
- Cowboys release LB Vander Esch, WR Gallup
- Rams' Donald, 3-time DPOY, retiring at age 32
- Ranking the best remaining free agents
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