New York Jets trade quarterback Justin Fields to Kansas City Chiefs
The New York Jets are finalising a deal to send quarterback Justin Fields to the Kansas City Chiefs in exchange for a 2027 sixth-round draft pick.
The move to the defending Super Bowl champions is pending a successful medical examination, according to reports from ESPN in the United States.
Despite interest from multiple franchises across the league, the player’s strong preference was to secure a switch to Missouri.
Mahomes backup role awaits
Upon arriving at Arrowhead Stadium, the dual-threat signal-caller will provide immediate and crucial cover for star player Patrick Mahomes.
The three-time Super Bowl Most Valuable Player is currently working his way back to full fitness following a devastating torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL).
Kansas City were forced to seek reinforcements after last season’s deputy, Gardner Minshew, departed in free agency to join the Arizona Cardinals.
A difficult spell in New York
This swift departure ends a highly disappointing tenure on the East Coast for the former first-round draft pick.
He initially joined the Jets last March on a lucrative two-year contract worth $40m (£31.5m).
However, the 25-year-old struggled significantly under centre and was eventually demoted to the bench in favour of veteran Tyrod Taylor.