Chiefs add Fields as Mahomes backup after rough season
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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.
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