Chiefs Acquire QB Justin Fields from Jets in Trade Deal

Kansas City has agreed to trade for quarterback Justin Fields from the New York Jets in exchange for a 2027 sixth-round draft pick. The move gives the Chiefs a backup option while Patrick Mahomes recovers from his ACL injury.

Kansas City is close to completing a deal to acquire quarterback Justin Fields from the New York Jets, according to reports from several news sources on Monday.

In the transaction, New York will receive a sixth-round selection in the 2027 draft, while Kansas City will cover $3 million of Fields’ guaranteed $10 million contract.

This transaction creates approximately $4 million in salary cap relief for the Jets while providing Kansas City with additional depth at quarterback behind Patrick Mahomes, who is working back from an ACL tear he suffered during Week 15 of the previous season.

The 30-year-old Mahomes hopes to be ready for the season opener. Fields offers protection should the two-time league MVP and three-time championship winner need more recovery time.

The transaction awaits Fields passing a medical examination. The 27-year-old quarterback joined New York on a two-year, $40 million deal last March but only saw action in nine contests, posting a 2-7 record as a starter.

The Jets have added quarterback Geno Smith from Las Vegas and also have Bailey Zappe and Brady Cook on their roster. Kansas City’s quarterback group now features Mahomes, Jake Haener, Chris Oladokun, and Fields.

Chicago selected Fields with the 11th pick in the 2021 draft. Throughout his career with the Bears (2021-23), Pittsburgh Steelers (2024), and Jets, he holds a 16-37 starting record. His statistics include a 61.4% completion rate, 9,039 passing yards, 52 touchdown passes, and 32 interceptions, plus 2,892 rushing yards and 23 rushing touchdowns.