BREAKING NEWS: Justin Fields Announces Retirement…To Pursue Baseball Career?
In a shocking turn of events, former Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields has announced his retirement from professional football, citing a desire to pursue a career in Major League Baseball.
Fields, 26, made the announcement via a surprise post on social media early Sunday morning, leaving fans and analysts across the sports world stunned. “Football has given me everything,” he wrote. “But it’s time to chase a dream I’ve had since I was a kid—playing pro baseball.”
Fields, who was recently traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers after three seasons in Chicago, had shown flashes of brilliance on the football field with his athleticism and playmaking ability. But injuries, coaching changes, and inconsistent performances led to a rocky NFL tenure.
What many fans may not know is that Fields was once a standout baseball player in high school. A dual-sport athlete, he played shortstop and center field with a cannon arm and elite speed. Scouts reportedly considered him a potential MLB draft pick before he committed to football full-time.
Now, with his NFL chapter seemingly closed, Fields is expected to begin workouts with an independent league team in Georgia as he ramps up for a possible minor league tryout. Multiple MLB organizations are said to have expressed interest, intrigued by his raw athleticism and marketability.
Reactions have poured in from around the league:
Former Bears teammate Darnell Mooney: “Didn’t see this coming. But if anyone can pull it off, it’s JF1.”
MLB insider Jeff Passan: “It’s a long shot. But stranger things have happened in sports.”
Whether this is a publicity stunt, a genuine change of heart, or the beginning of a Bo Jackson-esque second act, one thing is certain—Justin Fields has once again found a way to keep himself at the center of the sports world.