The Kansas City Chiefs are adding quarterback Justin Fields to the roster to handle the majority of team reps as Patrick Mahomes recovers from a season-ending knee injury, according to @AdamSchefter of ESPN.
Mahomes suffered the significant knee injury on December 14, which has sidelined the superstar signal-caller for the remainder of the current campaign. By bringing in Fields, the Chiefs ensure they have an established quarterback to take the "bulk of the reps" during upcoming offseason workouts and potentially through the start of training camp.
The move is designed to provide stability to the Kansas City offense while Mahomes continues his rehabilitation process. The team is currently operating under the hope that Mahomes will be recovered in time to be ready for the start of the next regular season. Fields will bridge the gap during the critical preparation months leading up to the new year.
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