New York Jets starting quarterback Justin Fields left the team’s Week 2 game against the Buffalo Bills early due to a possible concussion. Fields was evaluated on the sideline before walking to the locker room with the unaffiliated neurotrauma consultant, per media reports.
Once Tyrod Taylor entered the game, the Jets confirmed Fields was being evaluated for a possible concussion.
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On Monday, Jets coach Aaron Glenn said Fields was in the concussion protocol. Glenn did not confirm Fields sustained a concussion during Sunday’s game, but it sounds like the team is — at the very least — still paying close attention to his symptoms.
Fields appeared to sustain the injury on a fourth-quarter sack by Bills pass rusher Joey Bosa. Fields fumbled on the play but the Jets recovered and punted on fourth down.
It was a frustrating game for Fields prior to the injury in Sunday’s 30-10 defeat. The 26-year-old was just 3-of-11 passing for 27 yards when he left the game. Fields was more successful on the ground, where he gained 49 yards on five scrambles. Fields also lost a fumble during the contest. The Jets were down 30-3 at the time Fields was injured.
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With the game out of hand, Taylor got the offense moving. He quickly surpassed Fields’ yardage total and managed to throw a touchdown with under four minutes left to play. Taylor finished the game completing 7 of 11 passes for 56 passing yards and a touchdown.
That was all the Jets mustered. Fields and Taylor combined for 83 passing yards in the loss.
Glenn said he was disappointed in every facet of the game. He called out both the players and coaches, and said everyone will be evaluated.
The Jets are 0-2 to open the 2025 NFL season. If Fields is unable to play during the team’s Week 3 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Taylor would start the contest with the Jets desperately in need of a win.