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Chiefs Draft Garrett Nussmeier, Add Justin Fields Backup

4/26/2026

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The Kansas City Chiefs drafted quarterback Garrett Nussmeier in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL Draft on Saturday.
Nussmeier, who posted 1,927 yards and 12 touchdowns in nine 2025 games after a 4,000-yard 2024 campaign, said he is grateful learning from coach Andy Reid and quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
The Chiefs signed backup Justin Fields as Nussmeier, son of former NFL quarterback and Saints coordinator Doug Nussmeier, joins the roster.

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The Kansas City Chiefs drafted quarterback Garrett Nussmeier in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL Draft on Saturday.
Nussmeier, who posted 1,927 yards and 12 touchdowns in nine 2025 games after a 4,000-yard 2024 campaign, said he is grateful learning from coach Andy Reid and quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
The Chiefs signed backup Justin Fields as Nussmeier, son of former NFL quarterback and Saints coordinator Doug Nussmeier, joins the roster.