Justin Fields returns to natural footwork with Steelers, reversing Bears changes

Justin Fields returns to natural footwork with Steelers, reversing Bears changes originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago

When Justin Fields first arrived in Chicago in 2021, he had a habit of placing his right foot forward in the shotgun formation, turning it over as soon as he received the ball to prepare to throw it.

During sophomore year, Luke Getsy and the Bears taught him to place his left foot forward. This was similar to how Aaron Rodgers operated in the Green Bay pocket, facilitating the takedown process.

But during Steelers OTAs this offseason, it’s evident that Fields has reverted to his old footwork, ditching the Bears’ changeups.

Last season, the Bears mentioned that they opened the door for Fields to return to his initial footwork. He chose not to, sticking with the methods Getsy and the Bears helped him change. Now he has returned to his native throwing style.

This is all an effort for Fields to get back to center. With the Steelers, he will start as the team’s understudy behind Russell Wilson, who the team signed alongside Fields this offseason.

Fields is aware of the situation. But he won’t go to the bench without a fight this offseason.

“I definitely don’t have the mindset to sit around all year,” Fields said. “I come every day to give everything I have.”

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