Chiefs’ Andy Reid says Jets bust Justin Fields can ‘win video games for us’

Andy Reid is a believer in Justin Fields.

And that is necessary as a result of Fields might need to play within the occasion Patrick Mahomes is unable to begin the common season, or if one other damage happens to the all-world star.

“Well, we snuck out and got a good quarterback to back him up,” Reid mentioned, via Judy Battista of NFL Media. “So, if he doesn’t, you know, if he’s not able to make it for the beginning of the season, then we know we’ve got a legitimate backup there that can go win games for us.”

Fields was traded to the Chiefs from the Jets for a sixth-round choose within the 2027 NFL Draft following one other uneasy season for the once-promising franchise quarterback.

Fields, the No. 11 choose within the 2021 NFL Draft out of Ohio State, spent his first three seasons with the Chicago Bears and showcased electrical dual-threat skills to the purpose of even being a popular preseason MVP pick previous to the 2023 season.

The speedy QB was then traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2024, the place he ultimately received the beginning function earlier than shedding it to a returning Russell Wilson simply over one month into the season.

He was the starter for the Jets final season after linking up with them in free company, however performed his approach out of a beginning function, and ultimately ended the season on injured reserve with a knee ailment.

Having signed a two-year, $40 million deal, he’s slated to re-enter free company following the 2026 season.

Now on his fourth group in as many seasons, Fields, 27, has a chance to increase his profession as soon as extra.

Across 9 begins final season, Fields accomplished 62.7 % on his passes, logging 1,259 passing yards, seven touchdowns and one interception by the air.

He additionally rushed for 4 touchdowns throughout 71 carries and 383 yards on the bottom.

Fields has 9,039 profession passing yards with 52 touchdowns to 32 interceptions and a completion proportion of 61.4.

He has additionally amassed 2,892 dashing yards, 489 carries and 23 dashing TDs.