The Jets could have their beginning quarterback in opposition to the Dolphins.
Justin Fields, who missed final weekend’s sport in opposition to the Buccaneers as a consequence of a concussion, was cleared by docs on Friday and can begin in opposition to Miami on Monday Night time Soccer.
“Justin is playing,” Jets coach Aaron Glenn stated Saturday.
Fields entered the NFL’s concussion protocol after he had his head slammed into the turf throughout the fourth quarter of the Jets’ loss to the Payments in Week 2. He spent over every week within the protocol and practiced absolutely all three days this week, main as much as the sport in opposition to Miami.
“Migranes throughout the day, sensitivity to light, that was a big one,” Fields stated about his signs. “I couldn’t really focus. If I tried to concentrate on a paper, I couldn’t really focus, my head would hurt a little bit. So, just small stuff like that.”
Fields cleared protocol after an unbiased neurologist examined him and he handed all 5 concussion protocol steps.
“He’s a dynamic runner,” Glenn stated about what Fields brings to the offense. “He’s a smart player. I think in the passing game, it showed exactly what he can do, that first game, and we want to continue to expand on that and continue to get better.”
The Jets’ offense, with out Fields, struggled for 3 quarters in opposition to the Buccaneers with veteran QB Tyrod Taylor beneath heart. Gang Inexperienced was down 23-6 earlier than Taylor helped the crew rally from a 17-point deficit to take a lead following Will McDonald’s game-changing blocked area aim try and 50-yard return for a landing with 1:49 remaining within the sport to take a 27-26 lead. However Tampa Bay gained the sport 29-27 after Chase McLaughlin transformed a 36-yard area aim as time expired.
Taylor completed the sport finishing 26-of-36 passes for 197 yards with two touchdowns and a crushing pick-six. He additionally misplaced a fumble.
In March, the Jets signed Fields to a two-year, $40 million contract, together with $30 million assured. After stops with the Bears and the Steelers, Fields is hoping to show he will be the Jets’ long-term answer at quarterback.
The Jets try to keep away from their first 0-4 begin since 2020. They’re hoping Fields’ return may help unlock the dashing assault, which has been nonexistent within the earlier two weeks. After registering 182 dashing yards of their Week 1 loss to the Steelers, the Jets have averaged a mixed 99.5 yards on the bottom in opposition to the Payments and Bucs.
“We both have yet to get a win this season, so it’s a big game for both of us,” Fields stated. “On a Monday evening, there’s not a lot of a much bigger stage both, so I do know we’re stepping into there to win by any means they usually’re most likely
doing the identical factor. So, like I stated, we’re excited, we’re ready, and able to go.”
Fields performed the most effective video games of his profession in Week 1 in opposition to Pittsburgh. He accomplished 16-of-22 passes for 218 yards and a landing. He additionally rushed for 48 yards and two TDs. Nevertheless, he was solely 3-of-11 for 27 yards in opposition to the Payments earlier than exiting the sport.
“The mindset has not changed from earlier in the week as far as going to Miami and trying to get a win,” Glenn stated. “This week has been a extremely good week of prep, a extremely good week of follow.
“We want to end this week on a good note. I understand today is typically a red zone day for us, but one thing that we don’t say around here is the hay is in the barn. We are always getting ourselves ready to go play a game, all the way to the very end.”
Initially Printed: September 27, 2025 at 1:25 PM EDT
