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Justin Fields embraces fresh start with Chiefs as Patrick Mahomes rehabs from knee surgery
The Chiefs gave Fields a chance to start or back up Mahomes after trading a sixth-round pick and taking on $7 million of his salary.
- On Monday, Justin Fields joined the Kansas City Chiefs for their offseason program, eager to learn from quarterback Patrick Mahomes and head coach Andy Reid.
- The Chiefs acquired the five-year veteran in a trade last month with the New York Jets, agreeing to pay $3 million of his $10 million guaranteed salary for 2026.
- Fields acknowledged that 99% of his new teammates are attending workouts, a level of participation that confirmed his decision to join the team. "Just the winning, to be honest," he said.
- Reid stated that Fields will work as a legitimate starting quarterback, not a "gadget" player, expressing confidence in the veteran's ability if called upon early in the season.
- Mahomes continues attending the voluntary program while rehabbing from December surgery to repair a torn ACL and LCL, with plans to return by Week 1.
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Justin Fields embraces a fresh start with the Chiefs as Patrick Mahomes rehabs from knee surgery
Justin Fields is ready for any role the Kansas City Chiefs need from him. Whether starting while Patrick Mahomes recovers from knee surgery or serving as the backup, Fields is prepared to fill in for Kansas City.
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Quarterback Justin Fields has commented on the reasons for his move to the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL.
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