Chiefs add Fields as Mahomes backup after rough season
TL;DR
The Kansas City Chiefs are reportedly trading for quarterback Justin Fields from the New York Jets to back up Patrick Mahomes, a move intended to stabilize the team after an uncharacteristic six-win season; the Jets will receive a 2027 sixth-round pick and will cover about $7 million of Fields' 2026 salary, with no official announcement yet.
- Chiefs trade for Patrick Mahomes' backup after uncharacteristic six-win season: reports Fox News
- Sources: Jets to trade QB Justin Fields to Chiefs for 2027 pick ESPN
- NFL news, free agency updates: Dolphins reportedly trade WR Jaylen Waddle to Broncos; Jets trade Justin Fields to Chiefs in exchange for 6th-round pick Yahoo Sports
- Al Iannazzone: Jets' Darren Mougey scores major win by getting a draft pick for Justin Fields Newsday
- Justin Fields trade grades, plus best bargain signings in NFL free agency and a new three-round mock draft CBS Sports
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