Justin Fields says he wants to stay with the Chicago Bears, explains unfollowing team on social media amid trade rumors

(CNN) —Unsettled sports stars can kickstart the rumor mill with their behavior on social media. Whether it be their mysterious posts or what posts they’re liking, it can be an indication of their true feelings towards their current situation.And the most recent athlete to stumble into this spotlight is Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields.The 24-year-old set social media alight when he unfollowed the Bears on Instagram, fueling speculation that he could be on his way out of Illinois.Chicago holds the No. 1 overall pick in the April’s NFL Draft, and with two standout quarterback prospects available – USC’s Caleb Williams and North Carolina’s Drake Maye – the question over whether the team will deal Fields and opt for a younger quarterback or stick with him and trade away the pick is looming.Fields’ unfollowing of the Bears only fanned those flames, but he came out on Wednesday to explain why he unfollowed the team.“I’m glad we’re talking about it because why do people take social media so seriously?” Fields said on the “St. Brown Bros” podcast, hosted by NFL wide receivers Amon-Ra and Equanimeous St. Brown. “I still mess with the Bears.“I’m just trying to take a little break. I unfollowed...