Trending Now - Chiefs Acquire QB Justin Fields in Trade With Jets

WHO:

Justin Fields, quarterback

New York Jets, Kansas City Chiefs

Geno Smith, Tyrod Taylor, Brady Cook, Bailey Zappe, Russell Wilson

WHAT:

The Jets traded Justin Fields to the Kansas City Chiefs.

The Jets received a 2027 sixth-round pick in exchange for Fields.

Fields started 9 games for the Jets during the 2025-26 season.

Fields threw for 1,259 yards, 7 touchdowns, and 1 interception.

Fields added 4 rushing touchdowns during the season.

Fields was placed on injured reserve ahead of Week 17.

WHERE:

The trade occurred between the New York Jets and the Kansas City Chiefs.

WHEN:

Fields signed with the Jets in March 2025.

The trade occurred on March 18th, 2026.

Fields was a first-round selection (No. 11 overall) in the 2021 NFL Draft.

WHY:

The Jets acquired veteran QB Geno Smith in a trade with the Las Vegas Raiders the week prior to the trade of Fields.

HOW:

Fields was traded as part of a deal involving a draft pick.

(UPDATED March 19, 2026 13:26 UTC)

In a significant move, the New York Jets traded quarterback Justin Fields to the Kansas City Chiefs on March 18, 2026, receiving a sixth-round pick in the 2027 draft in return. Fields, who started nine games for the Jets during the 2025-26 season, threw for 1,259 yards with seven touchdowns and one interception, while also adding four rushing touchdowns before being placed on injured reserve ahead of Week 17. This trade follows the Jets' recent acquisition of veteran quarterback Geno Smith from the Las Vegas Raiders just a week earlier.