9:30pm: Fields’ injury is not considered significant, Cimini reports. In spite of the relatively positive update, missed time should still in store. Per Vacchiano, Fields could be sidelined for a portion of training camp along with some or all of the preseason. Both follow-up reports indicate a return to full health in time for Week 1 is expected, and the team has since confirmed Fields is dealing with a dislocated toe, a much less severe ailment than some of the alternative outcomes.
10:07am: Jets quarterback Justin Fields was carted off the field this morning after suffering a dislocated toe during practice, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
The severity of Fields’ injury remains unknown, but the Jets appear to have avoided a worst-case scenario with a toe injury rather than one to the knee or lower leg. Furthermore, the affected toe was not fractured, nor is it the big toe, per Rapoport.
Jets head coach Aaron Glenn said (via ESPN’s Rich Cimini) that he believes Fields’ toe was stepped on during a play. The 26-year-old quarterback is expected to undergo more tests to determine how long he will be sidelined.
Glenn expressed confidence in Fields’ backup, Tyrod Taylor, a journeyman quarterback who played for four different teams over the past five seasons.
“We have an outstanding backup in Tyrod, who’s been in this league for around 14 years,” said Glenn. “[With] the leadership he brings, we’re all good.” Glenn also noted that Taylor brings a similar skillset to Fields that will allow the Jets to continue developing their offense with minimal interruption.
“I don’t think there’s any drop-off as far as what we want to do in terms of play-calling,” continued Glenn (via FOX Sports’ Ralph Vacchiano). “We’re all excited to have that guy here.”
That excitement won’t continue if Fields’ injury is more severe and he ends up sidelined for an extended period of time. It appears initially that the Jets have avoided major disaster, but further testing will provide a more definitive outlook.
How? lol he isn’t facing any contact
Most people would consider getting stepped on contact.
Let’s have a 330 lb man step on you and see if you feel any contact.
Did you not read the article? He was stepped on!! That’s contact lol
lol. Lineman backed up mimicking real time play and stepped on him probably
Too bad it wasn’t his throwing arm, or he could still play
You gotta think, when he was being led off the field, the Jets management was thinking, “We’re not even gonna get four plays out of this one…”
thats hilarious. my first thought was the Jets can’t even have pretend nice things.
Joe must be a Dolfan or a Cheatriots lover.
nope, I just found hubcaps comment funny. I have no love or hate for the Jets. I’m a Bears fan.
Is Tyrod a tangible downgrade? Or is Fields just younger?
Sure, Fields is still in his athletic prime, and athrid isn’t.
Im not sure the matters a ton. The Jets are not going anywhere.
Tell me the last time Buffalo went to a Super Bowl.
Oh that game! How original!
Its sooner than the Jets….
But how is that relevant to 2025?
Ill wait.
Im sorry you feel personal disrespected by my Jets opinion Chucky.
But your response makes no sense.
Im sure you will try to reverse engineer another response – something that was somehow my fault for misinterpreting – but this post was not aimed at you in anyway. It really wasn’t.
But for reference bc you asked:
1992 as one of four straight trips.
The Jets? 1968, in a league with far fewer teams. And they have not been back since.
That answer your question?
There’s great-grandparents nowadays who weren’t born when the Jets last made a Super Bowl.
God bless Chuckster – he really thought he had a great burn.
Even It was a bigger self burn.
And his team is also in the middle if the longest playoff drought ever n the NFL – but he really showed me!
Fields will be out 10-12 weeks because it was the piggie he was supposed to be taking to market. His doctor reports that Mr Fields is in good spirits for a man with such a traumatic injury and he remains determined to get back on the field in time for the playoffs. Reports that he may lose the nail are greatly exaggerated and unfounded. Vinny Testeverde has been contacted about filling in while Justin is on bed rest for his horrendous injury.
The Jets suffering is always a good dose of schadenfreude
There goes their shot at the Super Bowl
I was kinda looking forward to Fields kicking a late game winning FG against Pittsburgh week 1 but I guess the toe injury won’t allow that to happen.
Tom Dempsey didn’t even need toes. Fields should be ready to kick that field goal. Soft players these days!!
Darn right. Give Fields a little whiskey, chop that toe off and get him back out there!
Not sure why he signed up to be next victim of Woody Johnson’s karma, but good luck, Kid.
Guaranteed money.
I can name 22 million reasons..
Damn I want to see him play in new system
Hahahahah
Jets curse strikes again
Ya. Thats why I keep telling people that Rodgers past 2 seasons are irrelevant, and he’ll be amazing again for the Steelers
Kismet.
He’ll be the starting QB for like 4-5 weeks
If the Jets didn’t have bad luck they’d have no luck at all…I guess hoping a former Bears QB was going to lead you into the playoffs, was beyond wishful thinking.
Forgetful of the fact their defense cost them 6 winnable games last term?
Carted off the field? What a wimp.
Says internet wimp about dude who plays in the National Football League.
NFL players should be tougher than internet wimps, no?
Lol no one in the NFL is a wimp.
He will be fine … the NFL publicity machine is just getting bettors warmed up for the season.
At least Aaron made it to week 1.
So it begins…
… all Falcons’ ears just perked and eyes just widened.
We got you Cuz!
Sounds like the Jets just got better.
this little piggy went to Metlife … only 2 more QBs to go and Martinez will be starting the season at QB
ESPN acted like this morning he had passed away on the field
Adrian Martinez is the future.