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Andy Reid: Justin Fields Won't Start From Scratch in KC

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid confirmed that Justin Fields will not start from scratch with the team, utilizing his prior experience to accelerate his development.

Reid stated that the system will not be completely foreign to Fields as he takes over first-team reps while Patrick Mahomes recovers from his ACL injury. This setup allows the Chiefs to evaluate Fields without rushing Mahomes back, potentially keeping the star quarterback on the shelf longer if Fields performs well.

Fields enters a premier environment in Kansas City, offering a chance for a career resurgence.