While a fresh start may prove what Justin Fields needs at this stage of his career, he'll have to show that he can develop as a passer and be more than just a short-term starter with the Jets.

The New York Jets have their starting quarterback for the post-Aaron Rodgers era: Justin Fields. New York is signing the former Chicago Bears first-round pick to a two-year, $40 million deal with $30 million guaranteed, according to ESPN .

A person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press that the New York Jets and former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields have agreed to terms on a two-year contract worth $40 mil

Chase Daniel explains why the New York Jets were smart in signing Justin Fields to a two-year, $40 million deal with $30 million guaranteed.

For the past several days it felt like the Pittsburgh Steelers starting quarterback in 2025 was going to be Justin Fields. It's what all the pundits were saying and all signs pointed to Fields back in a Steelers uniform.

The Jets have their latest starting quarterback, given Monday's agreement with 2021 first-rounder Justin Fields.