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NFL Exec: Bears 'Got Bullied or Gave Up' with Justin Fields Trade to Steelers

The Chicago Bears' decision to trade quarterback Justin Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers for a limited return last month confused many, including some within the NFL.

Speaking to Mike Sando of The Athletic, an anonymous NFL executive said the following about the controversial deal:

"They almost got bullied or gave up. Their asking price was probably too high initially, and then when they realized the seats got filled, they had to lower their ask. I don't understand why you would make that trade because if somebody has an injury or doesn't get the quarterback they thought they were going to get, the ask will be higher.