Former Steelers QB Justin Fields Traded to Chiefs

Kansas City acquires ex-New York Jets signal-caller for 2027 sixth-round pick

Mar. 16, 2026 at 5:36pm

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The Kansas City Chiefs have acquired former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields from the New York Jets in exchange for a 2027 sixth-round draft pick. The Chiefs will also pay $3 million of Fields' $10 million salary for the upcoming season.

Why it matters

The trade gives the Chiefs a new look on offense as they look to build on their recent Super Bowl victory. Fields, a former first-round pick, will have a chance to revive his career in Kansas City after struggling with the Jets.

The details

Fields started six games for the Steelers in 2024, going 4-2 with five passing touchdowns, five rushing touchdowns, and one interception. However, his time with the Jets was short-lived, as he went winless as the starter before being replaced by Tyrod Taylor and Brady Cook. With the recent acquisition of veteran QB Geno Smith, the Jets decided to move on from Fields.

  • The trade was announced on March 16, 2026.
  • Fields started six games for the Steelers in the 2024 NFL season.

The players

Justin Fields

A former first-round pick of the Pittsburgh Steelers, who is now being traded to the Kansas City Chiefs after a short stint with the New York Jets.

Adam Schefter

An NFL insider who reported the details of the trade between the Jets and Chiefs.

Brett Veach

The general manager of the Kansas City Chiefs, who acquired Fields in the trade.

Aaron Glenn

The head coach of the New York Jets, who decided to move on from Fields in favor of other quarterback options.

Kenneth Walker

A running back recently added to the Kansas City Chiefs roster, who will be part of the new-look offense with the addition of Fields.

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What’s next

The Chiefs will look to integrate Fields into their offense and see if he can revive his career in Kansas City. The Jets, meanwhile, will continue to evaluate their quarterback situation and look to build for the future.

The takeaway

This trade represents a fresh start for Justin Fields, who will have the opportunity to showcase his skills in a new environment with the Chiefs. It also highlights the ongoing quarterback carousel in the NFL, as teams constantly search for the right signal-caller to lead their offense.