The Chicago Bears, holding the coveted first overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft—a pick acquired from the Carolina Panthers—are anticipated to select a quarterback, despite Justin Fields having his most impressive season to date. The consensus is that USC's Caleb Williams, the top quarterback prospect, will be too enticing to pass up, offering the Bears the opportunity to secure a franchise quarterback under a cost-effective contract for five years. With Fields having two years left on his rookie contract, potentially extended to a third with the fifth-year option, trading him for additional assets seems a strategic move, particularly to capitalize on drafting Williams.
In the scenario that Fields becomes available for trade, the New York Giants are poised to be significant contenders for his acquisition. Following a hefty four-year, $160 million extension awarded to Daniel Jones last offseason, Jones' performance has been underwhelming, marred by a season-ending ACL injury in Week 9 against the Las Vegas Raiders. With Jones delivering only one notable season in his five-year tenure, the Giants are at a juncture where seeking an upgrade at quarterback becomes a prudent decision.
Fields, still on his rookie contract, represents an attractive option for the Giants, offering a cost-effective yet substantial upgrade at quarterback. A trade proposition could see the Giants offering the Bears a 2024 second-round pick (47th overall, acquired from the Seattle Seahawks) and a 2025 fifth-round pick in exchange for Fields. Such a move would significantly bolster Brian Daboll's offense, injecting dynamic dual-threat quarterbacking capabilities into the Giants' scheme, and marking a pivotal shift towards enhancing their competitiveness in the league.
