Justin Fields out for Jets-Buccaneers clash after concussion
Text with Brian Costello all season as he brings Sports+ subscribers the latest Jets intel from on the field and off.For the third time in four seasons, the Jets will need to turn to their backup quarterback for a start before October even arrives.Justin Fields has been ruled out for the Jets’ game Sunday after sustaining a concussion during their Week 2 loss, head coach Aaron Glenn said before practice Wednesday — meaning that Tyrod Taylor will make his first start since 2023 when Gang Green faces the Buccaneers in Tampa.
Fields is currently in the league’s concussion protocol, but when asked if the quick decision on his status revolved around Fields not progressing in the five steps of the protocol, Glenn said, “Well I don’t want to say that.I just know how these things are, and just to my knowledge, this week, he’ll be out.”Fields exited Sunday’s game early after completing just 3 of 11 passes for 27 yards and taking a step back following an impressive Jets debut.
On a third-and-10 early in the fourth quarter, he was pursued by Bills defensive end Joey Bosa and hit his head on the MetLife Stadium at the end of the play.Fields eventually went back to the locker room as Taylor entered to orchestrate the final two drives.So with Gang Green trying to avoid an 0-3 start, Taylor — who has started 59 regular-season and playoff games across his 15-year career — will make his first start since filling in five times in 2023 with the Giants.
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By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.Enjoy this Post Sports+ exclusive newsletter! “There’s an element within him that we also have in Justin that I like a lot,” Glenn said of Taylor, “and the fact that he’s been in this league for a long time, there’s no coverage, there’s no pressure that he hasn’t seen.
So t...