Fields split time with Russell Wilson in Pittsburgh last season, and has a chance to win the starting quarterback job for the Jets.

A person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press that the New York Jets and former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields have agreed to a two-year contract worth $40 million.

Justin Fields is headed to the Jets after agreeing Monday to a two-year, $40 million deal, including $30 million guaranteed. He could be a surprise No. 1 Fantasy quarterback this season. Last year, Fields started the first six games with the Steelers and got Pittsburgh off to a 4-2 start before being benched in favor of Russell Wilson.