In an unexpected twist, ESPN's Adam Schefter has revealed that Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin is a big fan of quarterback Justin Fields. The news has sparked even more speculation about the possibility of Fields being traded from the Chicago Bears.

Fields, who is currently under contract with the Bears, has been a subject of trade rumors recently. With the Bears holding the first overall draft pick, speculation has been rife that General Manager Ryan Poles may opt to select a top quarterback and potentially trade Fields.

During an appearance on the Pat McAfee Show, Schefter was asked about the likelihood of the Pittsburgh Steelers targeting quarterback Ryan Tannehill. Although acknowledging the connection between Tannehill and new Steelers' offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, Schefter also mentioned the names of Russell Wilson from the Denver Broncos and Justin Fields from the Chicago Bears as potential options for the Steelers.

Schefter revealed, "Mike Tomlin's a big fan of Justin Fields. We'll keep that in mind during the offseason and the coming weeks." This statement has further fueled speculation that the quarterback-needy Steelers could potentially pursue Fields if he becomes available.

While the Bears have not made any official statements regarding trading Fields, the Steelers have previously been mentioned as a potential landing spot for the talented quarterback. Other teams such as the Atlanta Falcons and the New England Patriots have also been linked to Fields in previous rumors.

As the offseason progresses, the quarterback situation in Pittsburgh remains a point of intrigue. With Tomlin's reported admiration for Fields, it will be interesting to see if any trade discussions between the Bears and the Steelers materialize in the coming weeks.

Only time will tell whether Fields will continue his career in Chicago or whether he will find himself in the Steel City donning the black and gold. Football fans eagerly await further developments in this quarterback saga.