The Athletic Football Show on Justin Fields

PodcastWhat Trevor Lawrence's rise can teach us about NFL quarterbacksOctober 1, 2026

From the episode

Justin Fields signed a two year, $40 million contract with the Jets last offseason because the Jets were trying to make that exact sort of bet.

Mentioned at 27:42 – 28:24

STACKED’s take

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Fields' Jets deal exemplifies the reclamation QB bet, but market correction will limit future opportunities.

Justin Fields signed a two-year, $40 million contract with the Jets as part of the team's bet on a quarterback from poor surroundings. The source views the process as sound—betting on quarterbacks in poor situations and hoping to improve their environment—but notes the market is correcting upward on these reclamation deals, making future opportunities rarer and more expensive.