Shut down for season
Jets head coach Aaron Glenn said Tuesday that Fields (knee) is set to be placed on injured reserve.
The transaction is likely to be made official Wednesday, when New York will likely add another player to its 53-man roster in a corresponding move. Fields hadn't been available for any of the Jets' last three games, and though the quarterback resumed practicing in a limited fashion last week, the Jets opted to shut him down after his condition hadn't improved as quickly as the team had hoped. The 26-year-old is under contract through next season, but the Jets are unlikely to view him as anything more than a backup option heading into 2026 following an unproductive run as the team's starter over the first 11 weeks of 2025. Over his nine appearances, Fields completed 62.7 percent of his passes for 6.2 yards per attempt and a 7:1 TD:INT to go with 383 yards (5.4 per carry) and four scores on the ground, but he lost three fumbles and took 27 sacks on his 231 dropbacks.
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Mason Taylor
TE | NYJ
Still not practicing
Taylor (neck) didn't practice Wednesday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Justin Fields
QB | NYJ
Officially placed on IR
The Jets placed Fields (knee) on injured reserve Wednesday, Susanna Weir of the team's official site reports.
Tyrod Taylor
QB | NYJ
Limited to open Week 17 prep
Taylor (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Brady Cook
QB | NYJ
Named Week 17 starter
Jets head coach Aaron Glenn said Monday that Cook will remain the team's starting quarterback versus the Patriots in Week 17.
John Metchie III
WR | NYJ
One catch in Week 16
Metchie caught one of five targets for four yards in Sunday's 29-6 loss to the Saints.
Isaiah Davis
RB | NYJ
Turns seven touches into 60 yards
Davis rushed three times for eight yards and caught all four of his targets for 52 yards in Sunday's 29-6 loss to the Saints.
Adonai Mitchell
WR | NYJ
Three catches in Week 16 defeat
Mitchell caught three of six targets for 43 yards in Sunday's 29-6 loss to the Saints.
Brady Cook
QB | NYJ
No TDs, two turnovers in loss
Cook completed 22 of 35 passes for 188 yards and an interception in Sunday's 29-6 loss to the Saints. He also rushed once for two yards and lost a fumble.
Breece Hall
RB | NYJ
Gets 18 touches in Week 16
Hall rushed 16 times for 54 yards and caught two of three targets for nine yards in Sunday's 29-6 loss to the Saints.
Justin Fields
QB | NYJ
Serving as emergency QB in Week 16
Fields (knee) is inactive as the Jets' emergency No. 3 quarterback for Sunday's game in New Orleans.
