Justin Fields may be on the move again, and the next stop could be New York.
With Jaxson Dart sidelined by a knee injury that will keep him out for the foreseeable future, the New York Giants have begun exploring quarterback options. Fields has emerged as a name to watch, and a deal could come together as soon as Monday. What the Giants want out of the move is still the big question: a steady backup for Jameis Winston, or someone who can actually challenge him for the starting job.
Kansas City’s situation makes the idea even more interesting. The Chiefs brought Fields in from the Jets before the season began as insurance in case Patrick Mahomes was unavailable for Week 1.
Now that Mahomes is back and performing like himself, the Chiefs may be willing to move on. If they do, they could get back their 2027 sixth-round pick and wipe away the rest of Fields’ 2026 salary.
There’s also a financial wrinkle to the whole thing. Fields signed a two-year, $40 million contract with the Jets last year, including $10 million guaranteed for 2026. Kansas City is currently responsible for $3 million of his salary, while the Jets are paying the other $7 million.
If Fields is dealt, the Chiefs would still need a backup plan behind Mahomes. Rookie Garrett Nussmeier could step into the No. 2 role, though coach Andy Reid and general manager Brett Veach may have another option in mind.
Fields does have some history against Giants coach John Harbaugh. As a rookie with the Chicago Bears in 2021, he faced Harbaugh’s Ravens and went 4 of 11 for 79 yards before leaving with a rib injury.
He also ran once for four yards. He later played Baltimore again with the Steelers, though he was only on the field for a handful of snaps in those games.
For now, the Giants are sorting through their quarterback picture, and Fields has clearly entered the conversation. The next 24 hours could decide whether he ends up in that mix.
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