"FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- In his first personnel move as the New York Jets' coach, Aaron Glenn fired quarterback Aaron Rodgers. In his latest quarterback decision, Glenn benched Rodgers' replacement, Justin Fields, signaling the most-likely end to the organization's $30 million gambit after 10 games. An NFL head coach doesn't have an endless supply of mulligans, but Glenn will be afforded another swing to solve the riddle that has confounded the franchise since Joe Namath played his last game 50 years ago."
"What happened Monday -- Glenn informed the team that Fields will be replaced by Tyrod Taylor -- merely confirms the Jets (2-8) will have two lame-duck quarterbacks for the remainder of the season. It felt inevitable. Heck, Glenn almost made the switch four weeks ago after pulling Fields in a dreadful loss to the Carolina Panthers. While New York will prepare for its final seven games, the long-term focus shifts to the offseason -- when the Jets are expected to reset their quarterback depth chart."
Aaron Glenn removed Justin Fields from the starting lineup and installed Tyrod Taylor after previously firing Aaron Rodgers earlier in the season. The Jets are 2-8 and will carry two lame-duck quarterbacks for the remainder of the season. Fields has a 2026 contract carrying a $20 million salary with half guaranteed, but his future with the team is uncertain. Taylor will be a free agent after the season. The organization possesses multiple first-round picks — two in 2026 and three in 2027 — creating options to pursue a veteran or draft a rookie to reset the quarterback depth chart.
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