PositiveValueFri, July 24, 2026
Backup QB market offers Fields lucrative earnings potential despite bench role.
Justin FieldsQBKC
Backup quarterback employment in the NFL remains lucrative; Chase Daniel earned $43 million over 13 seasons as a backup despite starting only 5 games, and expected 2026 backups like Jarrett Stidham and Marcus Mariota are each projected to make at least $7 million, suggesting Fields could secure significant earnings even in a reserve role.
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To be fair, a backup quarterback in the NFL can still be very lucrative employment. Former Missouri Tigers star Chase Daniel (the Chiefs' backup quarterback from 2013-15) made a career $43 million over 13 seasons despite starting only 5 total games.
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- Backup quarterback employment in the NFL remains lucrative; Chase Daniel earned $43 million over 13 seasons as a backup despite starting only 5 games, and expected 2026 backups like Jarrett Stidham and Marcus Mariota are each projected to make at least $7 million, suggesting Fields could secure significant earnings even in a reserve role.
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