Nussmeier Outplaying Fields for Backup Spot | Kansas City Chiefs News

The Chiefs just made waves by drafting Garrett Nussmeier and trading for Justin Fields—both QB moves since 2017, fueled by Mahomes’ injury. But preseason play has flipped the script: Nussmeier’s outshining Fields with poise and command, while Fields looks sluggish. With Nussmeier’s cheap contract and no waiver risk, cutting him is off the table. The Chiefs now face a tough call: keep all three, trade Fields for value, or risk losing Nussmeier—but the real question? Can Nussmeier earn the backup role despite being the better player? Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b4a28da2c75b0265