Tony Fields II

Tony Fields II
Fields with the Columbus Aviators in 2026
No. 43 – Chicago Bears
PositionLinebacker
Roster status
 Injured reserve
Personal information
Born (1999-06-18) June 18, 1999 (age 27)
Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Listed height
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight
222 lb (101 kg)
Career information
High schoolDesert Pines (Las Vegas)
College
NFL draft2021: 5th round, 153rd overall pick
Career history
* Offseason or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics as of 2024
Total tackles88
Forced fumbles1
Fumble recoveries2
Pass deflections1
Interceptions1
Defensive touchdowns2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Tony Fields II (born June 18, 1999) is an American professional football linebacker for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Arizona Wildcats and West Virginia Mountaineers. He has also been a member of the Cleveland Browns, Los Angeles Rams, and the Columbus Aviators.

Early life

Fields is the son of singer LeMisha Grinstead. Fields attended Desert Pines High School in Las Vegas. He committed to University of Arizona to play football.

College career

As a three-year starter at Arizona, Fields primarily played Outside Linebacker. Following his year, Fields decided to transfer to West Virginia University, wanting to prove his versatility to NFL Scouts. After a successful senior season, Fields declared for the 2021 NFL draft.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanWingspan40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
6 ft 0+1⁄4 in
(1.84 m)		222 lb
(101 kg)		31+1⁄4 in
(0.79 m)		9 in
(0.23 m)		6 ft 4+1⁄2 in
(1.94 m)		4.63 s1.55 s2.71 s4.48 s7.15 s34.0 in
(0.86 m)		9 ft 6 in
(2.90 m)		17 reps
All values from Pro Day

Cleveland Browns

On May 1, 2021, Fields was selected by the Cleveland Browns with the 153rd overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft. He signed his four-year rookie contract on May 13, 2021.

Field suffered an ankle injury in Week 1 of the 2024 season and was placed on injured reserve on September 11, 2024. He was released on October 22.

Los Angeles Rams

On October 28, 2024, Fields was signed to the Los Angeles Rams practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with Los Angeles on January 20, 2025. On August 24, Fields was released by the Rams.

Columbus Aviators

On February 24, 2026, Fields signed with the Columbus Aviators of the United Football League (UFL). On June 4, Fields was named to the 2026 All-UFL team.

Chicago Bears

On June 15, 2026, Fields signed with the Chicago Bears. He was placed on injured reserve on August 30.

References

  1. ↑ Kantowski, Ron (February 12, 2022). "Desert Pines honors NFL rookie Tony Fields with jersey ceremony". Review Journal. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
  2. ↑ "Tony Fields, 2017 Outside Linebacker, Arizona". Rivals.com. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
  3. ↑ Manning, Sean (April 29, 2021). "NFL DRAFT PREVIEW: Tony Fields' move to WVU, Mike linebacker improved draft stock". Yahoo! News. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Tony Fields II Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved October 31, 2022.
  5. ↑ "2021 Draft Scout Tony Fields II, West Virginia NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved October 31, 2022.
  6. ↑ "Tony Fields II 2021 NFL Draft Profile". insider.espn.com. Archived from the original on November 1, 2022. Retrieved October 31, 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  7. ↑ Gribble, Andrew (May 1, 2021). "5th Round: Browns select West Virginia LB Tony Fields II with No. 153 pick in 2021 NFL Draft". ClevelandBrowns.com. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
  8. ↑ Links, Zachary (May 13, 2021). "NFL Draft Pick Signings: 5/13/21". Pro Football Rumors. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
  9. ↑ "Browns place DT Maurice Hurst II and three others on injured reserve". ClevelandBrowns.com. September 11, 2024.
  10. ↑ Krispinsky, Chad (October 22, 2024). "Browns officially add new QB, cut injured linebacker". WKBN.com. Retrieved January 14, 2025.
  11. ↑ DaSilva, Cameron (October 28, 2024). "Rams sign former 5th-round linebacker to practice squad". Rams Wire. USA Today. Retrieved January 14, 2025.
  12. ↑ Jackson, Stu (January 20, 2025). "Rams sign 13 players to Reserve/Future contracts". TheRams.com. Retrieved August 19, 2025.
  13. ↑ Jackson, Stu (August 24, 2025). "Rams waive 10 players, release ILB Tony Fields II ahead of 2025 53-man roster deadline". TheRams.com.
  14. ↑ "The UFL". June 4, 2026. Retrieved June 15, 2026.
  15. ↑ Wiltfong Jr., Lester (June 15, 2026). "Report: Chicago Bears sign linebacker Tony Fields II". Windy City Gridiron. Retrieved June 15, 2026.
  16. ↑ "Chicago Bears announce roster moves". ChicagoBears.com. August 30, 2026.