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Justin Fields
QB · KC

Justin Fields

Position QB
Team KC
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Justin Fields

NFL quarterback. Position: QB. Team: KC (Kansas City Chiefs).

Quick Facts

  • Position: QB
  • Team: KC (Kansas City Chiefs)
  • Prior teams: Jets (2025-2026 offseason), Bears (2024), 49ers (2023)

2026 Outlook

Traded to Kansas City Chiefs in March 2026 as backup insurance for Patrick Mahomes, who is recovering from an ACL/LCL injury suffered in late December 2025. Fields will get ample reps during offseason and training camp as Mahomes works through rehab. Could potentially be Week 1 starter if Mahomes' recovery takes longer than expected. The acquisition gives the Chiefs depth and flexibility at QB while Mahomes regains full mobility and confidence (per What Justin Fields trade means for Patrick Mahomes' injury timeline with Chiefs).

Fields is positioned as a more exciting backup option than the Chiefs previously employed—combining mobility and arm talent that provide insurance if Mahomes' ACL recovery extends into the season. In 9 games with the Jets in 2025, Fields completed 62.7% of passes for 1,259 yards with 7 TDs and 1 INT, while adding 383 rushing yards and 4 rushing TDs. If called upon, his dual-threat ability could impact the offense's design and create additional rushing opportunities, affecting the fantasy profiles of skill-position players. Andy Reid has made clear the Chiefs didn't bring Fields in to be a gadget player, instead calling him a "legitimate NFL starting quarterback." If Fields opens the season under center due to Mahomes' delayed return, expect the Chiefs to lean into his mobility with option looks paired with Kenneth Walker III, rollouts, and quick-game concepts rather than asking him to mimic Mahomes in the pocket (per Patrick Mahomes injury tracker: Latest updates, return timeline and projected comeback - Arrowhead Addict and Ranking the top 10 NFL offseasons: Myles Garrett trade was a win-win for two teams on...)

QB room ranking (July 4): Sharp Football Analysis ranked the Chiefs QB room #4 overall, the first time in six years it hasn't topped the position rankings. Mahomes' ACL recovery was cited as a key factor in the evaluation (per Chiefs' QB room takes No. 4 spot in expert NFL position rankings)

Potential trade target for Giants (Sept 23): With Jaxson Dart out for the season, the Giants have started exploring QB trade options. Justin Fields is one of five candidates the Giants are considering, largely because Giants OC Matt Nagy is already familiar with Fields from his rookie year (2021) with the Bears. The Chiefs might be willing to ship him away since Patrick Mahomes is healthy and the team has rookie Garrett Nussmeier as a potential backup. A trade would reunite Fields with Nagy's system in New York. (per Five QB trades the Giants could make with Jaxson Dart out for season)).

Role / Depth Chart

Backup QB competing for potential early-season starts if Mahomes is unavailable. Expected to take first-team reps during training camp and preseason to maintain readiness.

Injury Status

Healthy as of June 2026.

Recent News

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Coaches shaping Justin's role

Andy ReidHead CoachEric BieniemyOffensive CoordinatorJoe BleymaierPass Game CoordinatorAndy HeckOffensive LineCorey MatthaeiAssistant Offensive LineDan WilliamsAssistant QuarterbacksDavid GirardiQuarterbacks

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