FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields returned to follow Thursday, elevating hope that he’ll clear the NFL’s concussion protocol in time to start out Monday evening towards the Miami Dolphins.
“He nonetheless has to undergo the entire protocol earlier than he’s completely cleared, however I like the place he’s at,” coach Aaron Glenn stated earlier than follow.
Fields was permitted to take part in noncontact, position-specific drills, per the protocol. If he’s cleared by a membership doctor, he can return to full soccer exercise involving contact — though quarterbacks all the time put on pink, no-contact jerseys in follow.
Finally, an unbiased neurologist should log out earlier than Fields can play in a sport.
Fields was injured within the fourth quarter of the Jets’ Week 2 loss to the Buffalo Payments. He was changed by Tyrod Taylor, who made his first begin since 2023.
Taylor accomplished 26 of 36 passes for 197 yards and two touchdowns within the 29-27 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He additionally had two turnovers, together with an interception returned for a landing.
Glenn eradicated any doubt concerning the quarterback state of affairs, reiterating that Fields stays the QB1.
“If he’s cleared, he’s the starter,” the coach stated.
The Jets (0-3) are on the lookout for a spark on offense. After a promising efficiency in Week 1 — 394 complete yards in a 34-32 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers — the offense has struggled to get began.
In every of the previous two video games, the Jets didn’t attain the top zone till the fourth quarter, going through massive deficits. In Tampa, they made a sport of it, scoring two touchdowns (plus one on particular groups) to briefly take a one-point lead.
“We have now to start out quick,” stated Glenn, who desires extra manufacturing out of his operating sport.
Fields, who signed a two-year, $40 million contract in free company, was terrific in Week 1. He accomplished 16-of-22 for 218 yards and a landing, including two extra touchdowns on the bottom.
Statistically, it was among the finest video games of his profession. Per week later, he produced a career-low Complete QBR (1.1) in a 30-10 loss to the Payments. He accomplished solely 3-of-11 for 25 yards.
Beginning large receiver Josh Reynolds, who missed two video games with a hamstring pressure, returned to follow and can possible play towards the Dolphins (0-3).
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