The Chicago Bears continue to ponder whether to stick with Justin Fields or draft a QB, though recent Instagram activity isn’t a sign of an answer.
This NFL offseason, less than two weeks removed from Super Bowl LVIII, may still be young, though a lack of on-field entertainment has already pushed discourse around the league to the annual tradition of reading far too much into a player’s social media activity.
Consider Justin Fields the latest center of this online attention.
The Chicago Bears quarterback recently unfollowed the franchise on Instagram, which caused a stir on X, formerly Twitter, on Tuesday. Endless heaps of online speculation ensued surrounding what this means for the 24-year-old’s future in Chicago. While the Bears continue to ponder whether to stick with Fields or draft a quarterback—Caleb Williams—with the No. 1 overall pick in April’s NFL Draft, many saw these Instagram actions as a sign of bad blood, or perhaps even an act of laying breadcrumbs that a parting of ways was officially in the works. But the real answer may let down these internet investigators.
„Since we’re here, what’s with the unfollow of the Bears?“ Amon-Ra asked his NFC North rival on the podcast. „What’s up with that?“
„Bro, I’m glad we’re talking about it,“ Fields answered with a grin. „Why do people take social media so seriously … I still mess with the Bears. I’m just trying to take a little break. I unfollowed the Bears and the NFL, bro. I’m not just trying to have football on my timeline … Just because you don’t follow a girl on IG don’t mean you’re not messin‘ with her.“
„That’s true, that’s true.“ Equanimeous said.
