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Seven such first-rounders from 2021 — including Chiefs backup quarterback Justin Fields — are still hanging on.

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Fields example of 2021 first-rounder surviving fifth-year option decline.

Chiefs backup quarterback Justin Fields, from the 2021 draft class, is cited as an example of a first-round pick whose fifth-year option was declined but who remains on an NFL roster, illustrating the possibility of career continuation after option decline.

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Justin FieldsPositiveRole

Fields' dual-threat ability opens door for expanded offensive packages with Mahomes.

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Justin FieldsNegativeProjection

Fields' 9.9 YPA and 3 TDs didn't prevent benching two months later.

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On the flip side of this, last year after Week 1: Justin Fields was QB1 Aaron Jones and Jacory Croskey-Merritt were tied at RB11 Keon Coleman was WR4...

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Justin FieldsNegativeRole

QB trending negatively heading into Week 1.

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Justin FieldsNeutralRole

Fields' fourth team in four years raises questions about Reid's ability to unlock his potential.

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Justin FieldsNegativeProjection

Ranked #43; on 4th team in 4 years; Reid's last chance to develop him.

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