Chiefs trade for Patrick Mahomes' backup after uncharacteristic six-win season: reports

Patrick Mahomes appears to have a new backup.

The Kansas City Chiefs agreed to a deal to acquire quarterback Justin Fields from the New York Jets for a 2027 sixth-round pick, according to multiple reports. The Jets will also pick up $7 million of his guaranteed $10 million salary for the 2026 season.

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The teams have yet to officially announce the trade.

Kansas City was holding its own for the most part last season and were...