The New York Jets will be without starting quarterback Justin Fields for their Week 3 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Fields suffered a concussion during Sunday's loss to the Buffalo Bills and has been ruled out, head coach Aaron Glenn announced. This marks the third time in four seasons the Jets will be relying on their backup quarterback before October.
Fields' injury occurred in the fourth quarter when he took a hard hit, resulting in a head injury. He completed only 3 of 11 passes for 27 yards before exiting the game. While coach Glenn declined to specify the exact reason for Fields' absence, he confirmed that the quarterback is currently in the concussion protocol and will not be cleared to play this week.
Veteran quarterback Tyrod Taylor will take the reins for the Jets. Taylor, with a substantial 15-year career including 59 regular season and playoff starts, has filled in for the Jets in the past and brings significant experience to the starting role. Coach Glenn expressed confidence in Taylor's ability, highlighting his experience, football intelligence, and athleticism. Taylor, who signed a two-year, $40 million deal this offseason, missed some training camp time and the preseason due to an arthroscopic knee surgery. Despite these setbacks, Glenn emphasized Taylor's readiness and extensive playing experience.
This situation continues a trend of early-season quarterback injuries for the Jets. In 2022, Zach Wilson suffered a meniscus tear, and in 2023, Aaron Rodgers suffered an Achilles tear, both necessitating backup quarterback starts. Now, with a crucial game against the Buccaneers looming, the Jets will depend on Taylor to lead the offense and steer the team clear of an 0-3 start. The Jets' offense, which showed promise in Week 1 with 394 yards but faltered significantly in Week 2 with only 154, needs to regain its consistency under Taylor's leadership.
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Originally published at: https://nypost.com/2025/09/17/sports/justin-fields-out-for-jets-vs-buccaneers-after-concussion/
