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Jets Trade Justin Fields to Chiefs as Backup QB

3/17/2026

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Justin Fields, quarterback for the Jets, was traded to the Kansas City Chiefs for a 2027 sixth-round pick, with the Jets paying $7 million of his $10 million guaranteed 2026 salary.
The move follows the Jets' acquisition of Geno Smith and Fields' 2-7 start as a starter.
Fields struggled with a low completion rate and frequent benchings.
The Chiefs view Fields as a backup for Patrick Mahomes, who is recovering from a torn ACL.

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Justin Fields, quarterback for the Jets, was traded to the Kansas City Chiefs for a 2027 sixth-round pick, with the Jets paying $7 million of his $10 million guaranteed 2026 salary.
The move follows the Jets' acquisition of Geno Smith and Fields' 2-7 start as a starter.
Fields struggled with a low completion rate and frequent benchings.
The Chiefs view Fields as a backup for Patrick Mahomes, who is recovering from a torn ACL.