"This was Fields' first documented concussion in the NFL, though he did have one at Ohio State. He finished Sunday's game with a career-low QBR (1.1). Glenn said it would be "hard for me as a coach" to start Fields if he has no practice reps on Wednesday and Thursday. The NFL has a five-step protocol for concussions, and the player must be cleared by an independent neurologist before he returns to action. The Jets are looking to avoid their first 0-3 start since 2021."
"Fields was injured early in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 30-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills, when defensive end Joey Bosa beat rookie tight end Mason Taylor with an outside rush and hit Fields from the front side. The back of his helmet slammed the turf, and he left the game."
"Taylor replaced Fields and played two drives in garbage time, the latter ending with a 5-yard touchdown pass to tight end Jeremy Ruckert. Taylor (7-for-11, 56 yards) missed the entire preseason due to arthroscopic knee surgery, raising questions about his readiness for a potential start."
Quarterback Justin Fields entered the NFL concussion protocol after taking a hit late in the fourth quarter versus the Buffalo Bills when Joey Bosa's outside rush drove him to the turf, forcing him to leave the game. The Jets are preparing plans for both Fields and veteran Tyrod Taylor in case Fields cannot play, and coach Aaron Glenn said lack of practice reps would make starting Fields difficult. Taylor missed the preseason following arthroscopic knee surgery and played limited garbage-time snaps. The NFL's five-step concussion protocol requires independent neurologist clearance. The Jets aim to avoid a 0-3 start.
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