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Jets Trade Justin Fields to Chiefs for 2027 Pick

3/16/2026

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  • The New York Jets have traded quarterback Justin Fields to the Kansas City Chiefs, confirmed by ESPN's Adam Schefter.
  • The deal is pending a physical and includes a 2027 sixth-round pick for the Jets, with most of Fields' salary absorbed.
  • Fields will back up Patrick Mahomes and the Jets will save money by trading him rather than releasing him.