Tony Fields II
#40 LB · Chicago Bears
1 transaction this offseason
Height
6'0"
Weight
222 lbs
Age
27
Draft
2021, Rd 5, #153
Experience
5 yrs
LB Rank
#198 / 339
N/A
CVIC+
C-
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The Verdict on Tony, in One Read
On the field, Tony Fields II grades out as a middling LB for Chicago Bears (C- Performance). That places him 198th of 339 graded linebackers. The public read is mixed (C+ Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score.
Career StatsC-
| Year | Team | GP | Tkl | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 45 | 88 | — | 1 |
| 2025 |  | 3 | 19 | 1.0 | 0 |
| 2024 |  | 1 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 2023 | | 17 |
Contract terms haven't been reported.
Performance Analysis
C-
#198 of 339 LBs
FCA+
Tony Fields II is a five-year veteran linebacker for the Chicago Bears whose production has declined noticeably since entering the league. Once viewed as a prospect with developmental potential, Fields has settled into a reserve or situational role with increasingly marginal impact metrics. His current season grade of C reflects a player struggling to justify consistent defensive snaps at a premium position. Fields is averaging 2.00 tackles per game this season, slightly below the NFL average of 2.19, but his pass-rush productivity is genuinely concerning at 0.09 tackles for loss per game—far below the 0.27 NFL benchmark and nowhere near the 0.75 mark that elite edge contributors consistently reach. While he remains a reliable communicator and film-studier, his inability to generate explosive plays or penetrate the line of scrimmage limits his value in modern defensive schemes that demand playmaking from the second level. The downward trajectory from his 2023 D grade through last season's C-minus and into this year's C is troubling, suggesting diminishing athleticism rather than temporary slump. Fields' ceiling appears to be a dependable backup or special teams contributor rather than a starter with true impact potential. The Bears should monitor whether a scheme change or reduced role might unlock better efficiency, but his five-year track record offers limited optimism for a meaningful resurgence. At 27, Fields remains a professional, but scouts increasingly view him as a journeyman depth piece rather than a building block at linebacker.
Performance vs. NFL Position Average
Tackles/Game2.00
How Tony Compares at the Position
Tony Fields II ranks 198th of 339 graded linebackers by performance. That slots Tony between Derrick Mclendon (C-) just ahead and Joshua Uche (C-) just behind.
Graded higher
Derrick MclendonMiami DolphinsC-Danny StutsmanNew Orleans SaintsC-D'marco JacksonChicago BearsC-Tony Fields IIC-
Graded lower
Joshua UcheMiami DolphinsFan Sentiment
C+
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Bears add depth at linebacker with a UFL prospect signing. Multiple headlines confirm the transaction, suggesting modest organizational interest. Fields II played in the UFL rather than NFL, signaling developmental status. Fans likely view this as a camp competition opportunity, not a roster solution. Chicago will evaluate him against existing linebacker depth during training camp.
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