Jets Trade Fields to Chiefs for Draft Pick

0:00It's March 18th, here's your NFL news in two minutes. The New York Jets have traded quarterback Justin Fields to the Kansas City Chiefs in exchange for a 2027-6th round draft pick. The deal was announced on Wednesday, wrapping up Fields' short stint with the Jets after just one year of his two-year $40 million contract. The Chiefs get Fields as a backup to Patrick Mahomes, who was recovering from a season-ending torn ACL injury. Jets steps in for Gardner Minchew, who recently signed with the Arizona Cardinals. Meanwhile, the Jets will cover $7 million of the $10 million owed to Fields' next season, avoiding a bigger cap hit if they had, released him. Jets fans are mixed on the move, with the team now turning to Geno Smith, Brady Cook, and Bailey Zappi at quarterback. Tyra Taylor remains a free agent they could pursue. Last season, Fields went two wins and seven losses in nine starts, throwing for 1,259 yards, seven touchdowns, and just.

1:00One interception, while rushing for 383 yards and four scores. Injuries plague the Jets quarterback room all year, with Fields dealing with a concussion and a knee issue, shuffling starts between him, Taylor, and rookie Cook. The team's offense finished dead last in passing yards and near the bottom overall. Fields' career bounce continues. This marks his third team in three seasons, after the Bears and Steelers. For Kansas City, he adds depth behind an elite starter, while the Jets reset their roster with a modest pick and return. A message from our sponsor supports today's story. Your bedtime ritual just got better. Built in Sound, built in Comfort, S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com