4:05pm: When speaking after the game (video link), Glenn noted the quarterback change was aimed at sparking a turnaround in the second half. With no such momentum change taking place after Taylor took over, Glenn declined to commit to his Week 8 starter.
2:27pm: The first half of Sunday’s Jets-Panthers matchup produced another underwhelming outing on the part of New York’s offense. A change has now been made under center. 
Justin Fields handled starting duties for the first two quarters of today’s game. During that span, he completed just six of his 12 pass attempts for 46 scoreless yards. Fields was also sacked three times, bringing his total in that regard to 22 this season despite missing Week 3 with a concussion. Tyrod Taylor is now in the game.
On multiple occasions early in the campaign, head coach Aaron Glenn has offered public support for Fields. The free agent addition received an endorsement after last week’s poor showing, resulting in today’s start. It was recently reported, however, that Taylor has been supported by some in the Jets’ building dating back to training camp. For at least two quarters, the veteran will have the opportunity to earn future playing time.
Fields was unable to reach expectations as a first-round pick during his tenure with the Bears. In advance of selecting Caleb Williams first overall last spring, Chicago traded him to Pittsburgh; that swap was aimed at giving Fields a path to continue operating as a starter. Indeed, the 26-year-old handled the QB1 role early in the campaign until Russell Wilson was healthy. In a move which was not unanimous in the organization, the Steelers elected to keep Wilson atop the depth chart through the rest of the season.
Prior to eventually signing Aaron Rodgers, Pittsburgh showed interest in retaining Fields. Instead, the Ohio State product wound up inking a two-year pact with the Jets. That $40MM deal contains $30MM in guarantees, something which confirmed Fields’ status as the starter through the offseason. A major factor in New York’s 0-6 start was the play of the team’s offense, though. Fields has yet to throw an interception, but today’s benching will not come as much of a surprise given the extent to which he has not delivered on expectations in 2025.
Taylor is a pending free agent. The 36-year-old’s value on the open market will certainly change if he receives an extended look in the QB1 position through the remainder of the season. A decision on that front, of course, will be influenced by Taylor’s performance in the second half against Carolina.
Fields was one of the top quarterbacks in free agency this past spring based in large part on his age and rushing ability. The Jets – having released Rodgers shortly after the arrival of Glenn and first-year general manager Darren Mougey – signed him as a bridge option under center with questions still looming about a long-term solution. Fields could certainly be back in the lineup next week, but if not there is a chance today’s move will mark an end to his run as an NFL starter.
And Miami has benched Tua trailing 31-6 in Cleveland.
The AFC East is one big clusterf%&k.
Patriots are on fire though.
I have to watch the games after the fact most Sundays, so Chucky’s updates usually eliminate my surprise, but I’m actually kind of glad that he spoiled this one.
I’ve never been so certain of anything in my life as I’m certain that McDaniel won’t last the week after today’s performance.
Well, maybe not THAT sure, but wow… watched that whole game. The Dolphins had no spark or motivation in any of the 3 phases of the game. A pitiful showing.
The Hurricanes and Seminoles lost too so it wasn’t a great weekend for football fans in Florida.
Jaguars got blown away at Wembley by the Los Angeles Rams.
Most of all, the Florida Gators finally heard the fanbase and fired Billy Napier.
Will Aaron Glenn last the season? I never would have thought it was possible he’d get fired after one year but they look so bad right now.
I’ve been saying “no way they fire him” all season… but I’m feeling and sounding less sure of that answer every week. He looks hopelessly overmatched much of the time.
Mike McDaniel may not last to next week based on the way the Dolphins crapped the bed in Cleveland.
Agreed, Chucky. They might not let McDaniel on the team flight home. What a mess in Miami.
Wow never saw this coming!
If you’ve watched JF enough you knew he would get benched eventually
Whether the problem is Glenn or not, Fields stinks…..Jets wouldn’t look nearly as bad if they had an actual QB…..
God I always thought this team was gonna be bad this year but this is just beyond bad. How anyone thinks signing Justin Fields was a good move is just beyond comprehension. Zack Wilson was better: let’s just let that sink in for a while…
Surprised that’s who Glenn went with as their QB1, as a rookie HC. Not exactly building an offense that way. I never rooted for Fields to fail, but this is no shocker. Even casual fans sitting on their couch with a beer in their hand could tell you Fields is not a QB1. And to think they got rid of AR for him? Bottom line is they had a team with talent the last few years and fked it up. Season ticket holders should demand their money back from that owner.