The Ringer NFL Show Justin Fields, Kyler Murray, and Checking In on the Giants, Packers, and Bengals!
Mar 17, 2026
Diante Lee, NFL analyst and film-focused Ringer contributor, breaks down the trades sending Justin Fields to Kansas City and Kyler Murray to Minnesota. He dissects fits, rehab paths, and coaching implications. Short check-ins cover the Giants, Packers, and Bengals and how their offseason moves reshape expectations.
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Fields Trade Is Backup Rehab With Upside
- Justin Fields to the Chiefs is a low-risk, high-ceiling career move that lets him rehab his value behind Andy Reid and possibly start briefly if Patrick Mahomes is delayed.
- Chiefs paid a $3M-ish backup salary and a 2027 sixth-round pick, giving Fields playing reps in a quarterback-friendly environment without costing Kansas City much draft capital.
Murray Move Is A Cheap High Upside Gamble
- Kyler Murray to the Vikings is a cheap, high-upside bet where a strong coach and a top defense could bring out Murray's best and push Minnesota into playoff contention.
- The deal costs $1.3M, minimizing downside, but remaining concerns include Murray's sack rate and whether his athleticism returns.
O'Connell Must Rebuild Murray's Decision Making
- Kyler's ceiling fits Minnesota if Kevin O'Connell can craft a system that reduces sacks and preserves Murray's decision-making and scrambling.
- Success hinges on restoring Murray's athletic plays and cleaner reads, not just surrounding him with weapons like Justin Jefferson.