"EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields finally got benched. After a dismal first half Sunday, Fields was replaced by backup Tyrod Taylor on the Jets' first offensive drive after halftime with the New York trailing the Carolina Panthers 13-3. It's coach Aaron Glenn's first public acknowledgement that Fields isn't working out as the starting quarterback. Glenn had been steadfast in his support of Fields, whom the Jets signed to a two-year, $40 million contract in free agency."
"Fields, sacked nine times last week for -10 net yards passing, had vowed to be more aggressive with his decision making. But nothing worked. He completed only six of 12 passes for 46 yards and was sacked three times. The Jets managed only six first downs and 97 total yards in the first half, bringing their touchdown drought to six quarters."
Justin Fields was benched in the second half after a dismal first half with the Jets trailing the Panthers 13-3, and backup Tyrod Taylor replaced him on the first offensive drive after halftime. Coach Aaron Glenn publicly acknowledged that Fields is not working out as the starting quarterback after previously steadfastly supporting him. The Jets signed Fields to a two-year, $40 million contract in free agency. Fields completed six of 12 passes for 46 yards, was sacked three times in the half, and the team had only six first downs and 97 total yards. Fields had been sacked nine times last week for -10 net yards passing and had vowed to be more aggressive. Taylor started in Week 3 when Fields missed that game with a concussion.
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