Tony Fields II
#40 LB · Chicago Bears
1 transaction this offseason
Height
6'0"
Weight
222 lbs
Age
26
Draft
2021, Rd 5, #153
Experience
5 yrs
LB Rank
#197 / 338
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 197th of 338 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-
#197 of 338 LBs
FCA+
Tony Fields II grades as a serviceable starter among NFL linebackers — a middle-of-the-pack player at the position. His strongest area is tackling at 2.00 (near the NFL average of 2.19), ranking as near league average for the position. Tackles for loss, at 0.09 compared to an NFL average of 0.27, is where he falls short relative to the position.
Performance vs. NFL Position Average
Tackles/Game2.00
Below AvgNFL Avg: 2.19 · Elite: 7.32
TFL/Game0.09
Below AvgNFL Avg: 0.27 · Elite: 0.75
Durability98%
How Tony Compares at the Position
Tony Fields II ranks 197th of 338 graded linebackers by performance. That slots Tony between Jonah Elliss (C-) just ahead and Joshua Uche (C-) just behind.
Graded higher
Jonah EllissDenver BroncosC-Danny StutsmanNew Orleans SaintsC-D'marco JacksonChicago BearsC-Tony Fields IIC-
Graded lower
Joshua UcheMiami DolphinsFan Sentiment
C-
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Coverage volume around Tony Fields II produces a C- sentiment grade in the current window. The narrative treats this as a low-profile depth signing—a former UFL linebacker brought in for camp competition and roster flexibility rather than immediate starter consideration. Media framing positions Fields II as a developmental prospect with modest upside, the kind of reserve linebacker addition that doesn't move the needle for a team sitting at 11-6 and eyeing playoff positioning; fans view it as typical practice-squad-adjacent roster management during the offseason churn. The recent trajectory of Bears moves—releasing depth pieces like Dominique Hampton at linebacker while cycling through mid-tier signings at running back and defensive back—reinforces the perception that Fields II fits into a "try it out" category rather than a meaningful upgrade. The overall sentiment reflects acceptance of the signing as reasonable depth work, neither praised nor criticized, which lands squarely in the modest-confidence range that a C- captures.
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