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Report: Jets Trading QB Justin Fields to Chiefs
Justin Fields will back up Patrick Mahomes after being traded for a 2027 sixth-round pick as the Chiefs replace Gardner Minshew, who left in free agency.
- On March 16, 2026, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported the New York Jets are finalizing a trade sending quarterback Justin Fields to the Kansas City Chiefs, pending a physical for a 2027 sixth-round pick.
- Because Fields failed to solidify the job, the Jets moved on after nine games with a 62.7% completion rate and 1,259 passing yards, following the acquisition of Geno Smith last week.
- Sources say the Jets agreed to eat most of Fields' $10 million guaranteed, while the Chiefs will pay $3 million, creating a $19 million cap hit for the Jets.
- With Mahomes recovering from a torn ACL, Justin Fields could start for Kansas City while Mahomes rehabs, providing insurance behind the QB1.
- Fields' career has included multiple team changes, and he preferred Kansas City, where Reid's creative offense could suit his rushing ability, after moving frequently in recent seasons.
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Chiefs trade for Patrick Mahomes’ backup after uncharacteristic six-win season: reports
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Patrick Mahomes appears to have a new backup. The Kansas City Chiefs agreed to a deal to acquire quarterback Justin Fields from the New York Jets for a 2027 sixth-round pick, according to multiple reports. The Jets will also pick up $7 million of his guaranteed $10 million salary for the 2026 season. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The teams have yet to officially announce the trade…
Chiefs trade for Patrick Mahomes' backup after uncharacteristic six-win season: reports
Patrick Mahomes appears to have a new backup.The Kansas City Chiefs agreed to a deal to acquire quarterback Justin Fields from the New York Jets for a 2027 sixth-round pick, according to multiple reports. The Jets will also pick up $7 million of his guaranteed $10 million salary for the 2026 season.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe teams have yet to officially announce the trade.Kansas City was holding its own for the most pa…
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Montana StandardSource: Chiefs trading for Jets QB Fields
NEW YORK — The New York Jets have agreed to a trade that will send quarterback Justin Fields to the Kansas City Chiefs, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Monday.
Glance: Jets deal QB Fields to Chiefs
The New York Jets have agreed to trade quarterback Justin Fields to the Kansas City Chiefs, according to team and league sources. The Jets will receive a 2027 sixth-round pick from Kansas City while eating most of his 2026 salary.
Chiefs acquire QB Justin Fields from Jets for 2027 sixth-round draft pick
By Antwan Staley New York Daily News Justin Fields’ time with the Jets is over after just one season. The 27-year-old quarterback has been traded to… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close The post Chiefs acquire QB Justin Fields from Jets for 2027 sixth-round draft pick appeared first on The Examiner.
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