Justin Fields and Caleb Williams have a connection that goes beyond being NFL quarterbacks. Fields was drafted by the Chicago Bears in 2021, spending three years with the team before being traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers in March. Shortly after, the Bears used the first overall draft pick to select Williams. Fields has shown promise with the Steelers, stepping up as the starting quarterback when Russell Wilson was injured for the season opener against the Atlanta Falcons, leading the team to a victory. In the following game against the Denver Broncos, Fields threw a touchdown and helped Pittsburgh improve to 2-0.
Meanwhile, Williams had a forgettable NFL debut with the Bears, posting modest stats in a win against the Tennessee Titans. In his second game against the Houston Texans, Williams struggled as the Bears suffered a loss. Fields can empathize with Williams, having faced similar challenges during his time with the Bears under different offensive coordinators, including the current head coach Matt Eberflus. Eberflus has made changes to the offensive approach for Williams by bringing in Shane Waldron, but the results have been lackluster so far. Fields believes Williams has the talent to bounce back from his slow start and expects the Heisman Trophy winner to improve as the season progresses.
Fields recently collaborated with Reebok to launch the Justin Fields Collection, featuring training and running shoes designed to support the next generation of athletes. The collection, which includes the Nano X4, FloatZig 1, and Zig Dynamica 2.0, carries the mantra “Evening the Playing Fields” in the sock liner, paying homage to Fields’ roots and community. Fields, a standout high school football player in Georgia, initially committed to the Bulldogs but transferred to Ohio State after limited playing time. He led the Buckeyes to the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship game, demonstrating his resilience and talent on the field.
At just 25 years old, Fields has faced numerous challenges in his football career, including transferring schools and adjusting to a new NFL team. He credits his faith in God and the support of his family for keeping him grounded throughout his journey. Fields believes in trusting God’s plan, even when things don’t go as expected, as it often leads to better outcomes. He sees his platform as an opportunity to inspire others and be a positive role model for those going through their own struggles. Fields and the Steelers are preparing to face the undefeated Los Angeles Chargers in their regular-season home opener at Acrisure Stadium on Sept. 22, as they strive to continue their winning streak.
