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Bears quarterback Justin Fields makes his own ownership claim to Wisconsin

According to sportswear retailer Lids, Fields tops the Packers’ Aaron Rodgers with the best-selling NFL jersey in Wisconsin.

By  Gene Farris
   
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields has raced to No. 1 in Wisconsin.

Bears quarterback Justin Fields has raced to No. 1 in Wisconsin.

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Aaron Rodgers claimed to own the Bears, but it seems Justin Fields has an ownership stake in Wisconsin.

Ahead of the Super Bowl on Sunday, sportswear retailer Lids released a map showing the best-selling player jersey for each state. It’s no surprise Patrick Mahomes leads in Missouri, Joe Burrow is tops in Ohio and Tom Brady is the king of Florida.

But it was a bit of a shock to see Fields has the top-selling jersey in Wisconsin. (Has Rodgers, who might wind up leaving the Packers, already worn out his welcome?)

Whatever the case, the folks in Green Bay at least can take solace in the fact that Packers jerseys still are topping the overall sales charts up north.

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