Only a day after he left the apply area in a cart, Justin Fields returned to the apply area on Friday morning.
Fields dislocated his toe early Thursday throughout 11-on-11 drills, however he’s thought of day-to-day.
To start Friday’s apply, Fields was seen jogging, displaying no noticeable limp from his damage. He additionally signed autographs for followers on the primary day Gang Inexperienced supporters have been capable of watch a coaching camp apply session this summer season.
Nevertheless, Fields was held out of shape and did no take part in 11-on-11 or particular person drills.
“I want to make sure that, between all of us, that we have a conversation to see exactly what needs to be done for him to get ready to come back,” head coach Aaron Glenn stated about Fields. “I imply it’s early, however, additionally, we need to be certain that we get as many reps as we are able to with him.
“When he’s ready to come back, we’ll make sure he’s on the field and make sure he’s getting those reps in. He’s going to be in meetings, he’s going to be in all of those things, but for the most part, we’re going to work together and make sure it’s collaborative as far as when he gets back on the field.”
Fields saved his helmet on most of Friday’s apply regardless of observing from the sideline. Veteran Tyrod Taylor led the primary unit, with Adrian Martinez and rookie Brady Cook dinner additionally receiving extra snaps in Fields’ absence.
However teammates loved simply having Fields again on area even when he wasn’t training.
“So, seeing him energized and back on the field, ready to compete, I’m sure he would’ve went today if it was up to him, that’s the competitor that he is. But yeah, it was good to have him out there.”
Fields suffered the damage when it appeared a teammate stepped on his foot on a cross to tight finish Jeremy Ruckert throughout the fifth play of 11-on-11 drills on Thursday. He sat on the sector holding his foot after the play and later limped to the sideline the place he was checked out by trainers. Fields then sat within the passenger seat of a cart that took him contained in the Jets’ facility, the place he walked underneath his personal energy.
“Just having him back out on the field and stuff like that, just his presence, it means a lot. I’m always trying to pick him up, talk to him and stuff like that. I’m glad that he’s good.”
Glenn thought Fields’ damage was overblown, saying “huge storm that was created really made no sense.” He was initially involved, however he saved the mindset of subsequent man up, which is Taylor on this case.
“Well, the thing is, I don’t think like that,” Glenn stated. “The only thing I think about is, ‘OK, the next guy that’s up has to get ready to operate.’ And that’s just what it is. That’s how this league is, and I told you guys, I went through that before.”
The Jets haven’t been particular about which toe Fields injured on Thursday, however it isn’t his massive toe, which is constructive. All through his profession, Fields has been recognized for utilizing his legs to evade cross rushers and tacklers. Fields is considered one of three quarterbacks in NFL historical past — together with Michael Vick and Lamar Jackson — who has rushed for over 1,000 yards in a season.
Since he was drafted in 2021, Fields has gained 2,509 yards on the bottom. Jackson, Jalen Hurts and Josh Allen are the one different QBs who’ve rushed for extra yards throughout that span.
The Jets are hoping Fields cannot solely be a dynamic participant along with his legs, however he can proceed to enhance as a passer. Final season in six begins for the Steelers, Fields went 4-2. He accomplished 65.8% of his passes, which was a career-high, and threw for 1,106 yards, 5 touchdowns and one interception.
The Jets signed Fields to a two-year, $40 million contract, together with $30 million in assured cash in March hoping he could be the newest quarterback to revitalize his profession in a brand new location following three seasons with the Bears and one with the Steelers.
The Jets have one of many higher backup quarterback conditions within the league in Taylor, 35, who’s the oldest participant on their roster and has performed on seven groups in what will likely be his fifteenth season. Taylor had a great apply on Friday after discovering Garrett Wilson and Mason Taylor for touchdowns throughout 7-on-7 drills.
Nevertheless, Taylor did throw an interception to security Andre Cisco to finish apply.
“I think the offense made a lot of plays today,” Taylor stated. “I believe we moved the ball. Clearly, it was a situational day, crimson zone and two-minute.
“Only thing that I’d take back is the decision that I made on the last play, but other than that, I think every period we did a bunch of good. There’s always stuff to pull from, stuff to correct, but ultimately, the offensive line did a great job of setting the gaps up front, running backs made plays in the running game, as well as the wide receivers made plays when the opportunities came to them outside, and we pushed the ball down the field when we could.”
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