How long is Justin Fields out? Latest injury news on New York Jets QB
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How long is Justin Fields out? Latest injury news on New York Jets QB
Ayrton Ostly, USA TODAY·USA TODAY Sports
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The 2025 NFL season is just two weeks old but quarterback injuries are piling up.Cincinnati'sJoe BurrowandMinnesota'sJ.J. McCarthywill miss significant time with turf toe and ankle injuries, respectively, andSan Francisco'sBrock Purdyalready missed a game with injuries as well.
Now theNew York Jetscan add their starting quarterback to the list.
Longtime NFL veteranTyrod Taylorwill start in his place forNew York's game against former Jets head coach Todd Bowles and theBuccaneers.
Fields and the Jets offense got off to a hot start with 394 yards and 32 points in the season opening-loss to thePittsburgh Steelers. Things were tougher in Week 2 against theBuffalo Billsand Fields left the game with a concussion.
Taylor completed 7-of-11 passes for 56 yards and a touchdown and 21 yards rushing on three carries.
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Sunday will mark Taylor's first start since the 2023 season when he was with theNew York Giants. He went 2-3 in five starts for the Giants that year.
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Fields will miss at least Week 3 against Tampa Bay. Concussion recovery times vary from player to player so he may end up missing more time or returning for the Jets' Week 4 game on the road againstMiami.
This is Field's first recorded concussion in his NFL career which may help him get back on the field sooner.
Justin Fields injury update
The Jets quarterback was injured in the fourth quarter of their Week 2 matchup vs. theBills. Fields was tackled byJoey Bosa, and the passer's head hit the turf. He would be taken off the field by officials and entered the blue tent.
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Tyrod Taylorreplaced him for the remainder of the game.
Jets QB depth chart
New York's depth behind Fields will be tested while he's out. The team has a mix of experience in Taylor and a rookie inBrady Cook. Here's how the depth chart looks:
