Fansided · Mar 16
Justin Fields contract barely dents Chiefs remaining cap space
Oct 19, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields (7) throws the ball in the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images | Robert Deutsch-Imagn ImagesThe Kansas City Chiefs have a new backup quarterback. Justin Fields was acquired via trade from the New York Jets on Monday morning.
As part of the deal, Kansas City takes on $3 million of the $10 million Fields was guaranteed in 2026, via various reports. Over The Cap lists the Chiefs with $10,935,301 in salary cap space after adding Fields to Kansas City's figures.
