Chiefs Acquire Quarterback Justin Fields in Trade with New York Jets

The Kansas City Chiefs have acquired quarterback Justin Fields from the New York Jets for a 2027 sixth-round pick. The move provides Kansas City with veteran insurance while Patrick Mahomes recovers from a torn ACL and LCL. The Chiefs will cover $3 million of Fields' $11 million 2026 salary. Fields, who started nine games for the Jets in 2025, will compete for reps during the offseason and serve as a contingency plan should Mahomes not be ready for the start of the 2026 season.