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Justin Fields injury: New York Jets provide update on QB

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Jul 24, 2025; Florham Park, NY, USA; New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields (7) participates in a drill during training camp at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images

The New York Jets shared some good news about Justin Fields, who suffered an injury during training camp on Thursday. The team announced that Fields sustained a dislocated toe and will be day-to-day. The veteran quarterback avoided a serious injury, which was feared since he was carted off the field.

The injury happened during the final rep of the first team period when Justin Fields threw a pass to rookie tight end Mason Taylor. After attempting the pass, Fields favored his right field and limped to the sideline.

After practice, Jets head coach Aaron Glenn gave an update on Fields. “I don’t know the severity of the injury,” Glenn said. “I do know it’s a toe on his right side.”

The Jets have Tyrod Taylor as the backup quarterback, and Glenn is confident he can get the job done if Fields were to ever go down with a serious injury. “Tyrod’s been in this league 14 years. With the leadership he brings, we’re all good,” Glenn said. “I think the most important part is that if anything does happen to Justin, I don’t think there’s any dropoff as far as what we want to do when it comes to play call.

Justin Fields signed a two-year contract with the Jets

“They’re very similar when you talk about skillset, that was very enticing to us. And the things we heard about him, I played against him before, and you could just tell the players really gravitate to him when he says something. He’s been around this league a long time and he knows what it takes to win, and he’s a really good person.”

Fields signed a two-year, $40 million contract with the Jets in March after spending the 2024 season with the Steelers. The Jets made the move to sign Fields after they released Aaron Rodgers, who will be the new starting QB for the Steelers.

Fields started in six games for the Steelers in 2024 and posted a 4-2 record. He played in 10 games overall and completed 65.8 percent of his passes for 1,106 yards, five touchdowns and one interception.

The Chicago Bears selected Fields in the first round (No. 11 overall) in the 2021 NFL Draft. In his three seasons at Chicago, the former Ohio State star completed 60.3 percent of his passes for 6,674 yards, 40 touchdowns and 30 interceptions. He also had a 10-28 record in 38 starts.