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New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields (7) carries the ball against the New York Giants during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Fields on Jets’ passing game: ‘We’re fine with 8-yard completions’ and tiring defenses with runs

The New York Jets’ passing game has been short on long passes this summer. Fans are anxious about whether Justin Fields and the offense can stretch the field this season. Fields says they’re fine with taking short completions and wearing down defenses. Last Saturday, Fields and the starters played just two series in a preseason loss to the Giants. Fields went 1-for-5 passing for 4 yards. The Jets ran the ball 13 times for 55 yards. Fields insists there’s a method to testing teams on the ground. The Jets’ running game is a strength, with Breece Hall, Braelon Allen, and Isaiah Davis leading the way.

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New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields (7) runs drills during practice at the team's NFL football training camp, Saturday, July 26, 2025, in Florham Park, N.J. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis)

Justin Fields participates in 7-on-7 drills at Jets practice, 2 days after dislocating toe

New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields participated in 7-on-7 drills at training camp. This comes two days after he was carted off the field with a dislocated toe. Fields threw passes during quarterback drills Saturday and connected with wide receivers, including a deep ball to Tyler Johnson. He didn’t join team drills and will be evaluated daily. Coach Aaron Glenn says Fields has a ways to go but is progressing well. Fields watched practice Friday from the sideline. Backup quarterback Tyrod Taylor continues to lead the offense during team drills while Fields is sidelined.

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New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields (7) throws a pass as he takes part in drills at the NFL football team's training camp Thursday, July 24, 2025, in Florham Park, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Jets quarterback Justin Fields returns a day after dislocating toe, but doesn’t practice

Justin Fields has returned to the practice field but didn’t participate in drills. He dislocated a toe on his right foot on Thursday. Fields was carted off early in practice and is being evaluated by the Jets daily. On Friday, he spent most of practice on the sideline with the rest of the offense, wearing his helmet and walking without a noticeable limp. Veteran backup Tyrod Taylor led the offense during practice, with Adrian Martinez and rookie Brady Cook also receiving snaps. Fields was injured when a teammate stepped on his foot during a play.

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New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields (7) throws a pass during drills at the NFL football team's training camp Thursday, July 24, 2025, in Florham Park, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Jets quarterback Justin Fields dislocates toe, team evaluating injury day-to-day

Jets quarterback Justin Fields has a dislocated toe on his right foot and will be evaluated daily by the team. The announcement came after Fields limped off the practice field Thursday morning and was carted into the facility. This eased initial concerns about him missing significant practice time. Fields, in his first season with the Jets, signed a two-year, $40 million contract in March. Coach Aaron Glenn urged fans to remain calm, emphasizing the team’s depth with veteran Tyrod Taylor as backup. The Jets also have Adrian Martinez and rookie Brady Cook on the roster.

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