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Fields likely benched as Chiefs backup after four straight starting seasons.

Fields will likely open the 2026 season on the bench as the Chiefs' backup quarterback, with Patrick Mahomes expected to be cleared before training camp after his season-ending knee injury. This marks a significant role shift for Fields, who has been a Week 1 starter for the last four seasons across three different teams (Bears, Steelers, Jets). The source notes it would be disappointing for Chiefs fans if Fields' starting streak continues, signaling the organization's preference for him to accept a backup role.

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