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Chiefs Acquire Justin Fields as Backup Amid Mahomes' Injury

3/17/2026

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The Kansas City Chiefs acquired Justin Fields (Jets quarterback) from the New York Jets for a 2027 sixth-round pick as Patrick Mahomes recovers from a torn ACL.
Fields will serve as a backup and could start Week 1 if Mahomes is not ready.
The Jets will cover $7 million of Fields' $10 million salary.
The move addresses the Chiefs' backup need and reflects a cautious recovery plan under Andy Reid.

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The Kansas City Chiefs acquired Justin Fields (Jets quarterback) from the New York Jets for a 2027 sixth-round pick as Patrick Mahomes recovers from a torn ACL.
Fields will serve as a backup and could start Week 1 if Mahomes is not ready.
The Jets will cover $7 million of Fields' $10 million salary.
The move addresses the Chiefs' backup need and reflects a cautious recovery plan under Andy Reid.