Chiefs Trade for Fields, Mahomes' Progress

0:00On March 29, the Kansas City Chiefs are shaking off a rough 2025 season where they finished 6 and 11 missing the playoffs for the first time since 2014. That's a far cry from their three straight Super Bowl runs, winning the first two before that stumble. Head Coach Andy Reed gave the latest on-star quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, at the league meetings in Phoenix. Mahomes tore his ACL and LCO late last year, and now spends seven hours a day grinding in the facility. Reed says he's making solid progress, but he'll back on a firm return date, even though Mahomes' eyes week one of 2026. Fans in the front office feel the pressure, with Mahomes' status up in the air, so the Chiefs traded for backup depth early in the off season. That means bringing in Justin Fields from the New York Jets to cover, if needed. Reed hyped Fields as a legit option, who can step up and win games right away. The 27-year-old has solid career numbers, throwing for over 9,000 yards and 52 touchdowns, plus nearly 3,000 rushing.

1:04Yards and 23 scores on the ground. Last year with the Jets, he went two and seven as a starter before sitting. With Fields in the mix, Kansas City builds a safety net, while Mahomes pushes to get back, setting up an intriguing start to training camp. I'm Cory with the story, and you've been listening to NFL News today, AI-powered football coverage.