The Chicago Bears are unofficially on the clock early in the 2024 NFL off-season, and they have a few decisions to make between now and draft day. All eyes will be on their situation, as they hold the #1 overall pick in a draft that is top-heavy in quarterback talent, but have a young pass thrower that they’ve been trying to develop for a few years now.

NFL: Fields Unfollows Chicago Bears Account On Instagram

: #Bears quarterback Justin Fields is no longer following the team on Instagram.

Many people around the league expect Chicago to draft Caleb Williams #1 overall. pic.twitter.com/cxD8KN5sqo

— JPAFootball (@jasrifootball) February 20, 2024

Justin Fields had a chance to prove that he was the QB of the future for the Bears during the 2023 season. He showed flashes late in the 2022 campaign, which gave both the franchise and the fan base hope that they’d be able to use their draft capital on a different position.

But Fields was mediocre at best this past season. He increased his completion percentage and overall yardage total in order to achieve career highs, and had the lowest interception percentage of his three-year career. Chicago was still just 5-8 in the 13 games that he started, though, and both Fields and the team ultimately fell short of their goals.

There have been rumors swirling on what the team plans to do about his NFL future, and there may have been a hint dropped on Monday afternoon.

It appears that Fields has unfollowed the Chicago Bears team account on Instagram.

Could Be A Small Part Of A Bigger Story

The #Bears received multiple trade inquiries for QB Justin Fields at the Senior Bowl, per @AlbertBreer

What will they do pic.twitter.com/aHESNL12Qg

— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) February 19, 2024

While it may seem like a small story, it could be a puzzle piece in an overall bigger picture. Unfollowing teams or removing team-related posts on Instagram has become a way for the new, younger wave of athletes to make a statement, and Fields looks to be making one two months before the draft is even set to take place.

There are a few NFL teams that have been rumored as possible landing spots for Fields, and there will likely be a wide market available for him if Chicago has a fair asking price. It was reported earlier in the month that Mike Tomlin is fond of Fields and his game, so the Pittsburgh Steelers could make sense as a destination. The Falcons have been said to have interest, as well.

The Bears currently hold the rights to the 1st and 9th overall picks.