The 27-year-old Fields, who signed a two-year, $40 million deal with the Jets last offseason, will now slide in behind Patrick Mahomes as the Chiefs backup.
The Jets traded Justin Fields to the Chiefs. Bill Kostroun/New York Post
That comes with more added responsibility than usual with Mahomes recovering from a torn ACL and it is unclear if he will be ready for Week 1.
The Jets traded for Geno Smith earlier this offseason and he is currently in line to be the team’s starting QB.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
