Fields headed to Chiefs (pending)
The Jets have traded QB Justin Fields to the Kansas City Chiefs — his preferred destination — pending a physical, with multiple teams reported to have shown interest before the deal Jets trading QB Justin Fields to the Chiefs (his preferred destination, pending physical) Jets trading QB Justin Fields to the Chiefs (his preferred destination, pending physical).
Kansas City is sending a 2027 sixth‑round draft pick (nfl.com) to New York as the reported return in the deal. The Jets will absorb roughly $7 million of the $10 million guaranteed on Fields’ 2026 salary, per NFL reporting. (nfl.com) Fields was one year into a two‑year, $40 million contract he signed last offseason, a contract detail teams cited when negotiating the move. (sports.yahoo.com) New York’s decision followed its recent addition of Geno Smith to be the club’s projected starter, a roster move that made Fields expendable in the Jets’ plans. (espn.co.uk) Kansas City’s front office prioritized adding a veteran option after Patrick Mahomes suffered a late‑season torn ACL in 2025, creating urgency for a higher‑end backup. (sports.yahoo.com) Chiefs and league sources say Fields is expected to slot in as Kansas City’s QB2 with a short‑term path to starts if Mahomes remains unavailable, and the club will complete standard medical and roster processing next. (apnews.com)
