Justin Fields showing no ill affects from his dislocated toe
Immediately, panic swept through the tormented Jets fan base, worried their starting quarterback was lost on the second day of training camp.
Initially, he was concerned, too. His phone blew up. But, tests revealed it was only a dislocated toe on his right foot.
'God was looking out that day,' Fields said Tuesday, in his first comments since what turned out to be a minor injury.
For the next few weeks, Fields will wear a protective plastic shield on the outside of his cleats to protect the toe.
It didn't seem to hinder him in practice. He used his legs on a few occasions, as he practiced fully.
The toe, Fields said, is 'working its way back to 100 percent.'
Fields missed only one practice, important considering he is on a new team with a new coaching staff.
Justin Fields throws a pass during the Jets' training camp practice on July 29, 2025.
Bill Kostroun / New York Post
'This is the time when you get those reps,' Fields said. 'You get those new installation plays in, so I think this time is very valuable in terms of getting repetitions, getting on the same page with your guys, especially when you're learning new concepts and stuff like that.
'So, definitely, I didn't want to miss much time, and that's why I was so eager to get back on the field and wanting to keep going.'
The Jets are bringing back a familiar face.
The team signed veteran kicker Nick Folk on Tuesday to solidify a position that has looked shaky early in training camp.
Nick Folk, who kicked for the Jets from 2010-2016, was signed again by the team on July 29, 2025.
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Folk, 40, kicked for the Jets between 2010-16, making some huge kicks for the team — none bigger than a 32-yard game winner in their 2010 AFC wild-card playoff victory over the Colts.
Chuck Vine, Folk's longtime friend and adviser, gave The Post this statement from Folk: 'It means a lot to be back with the Jets. This place shaped my career and holds a lot of great memories. But I'm not here to reminisce. I'm here to compete, lead and do my job at the highest level.'
'He is a very established kicker in this league,' head coach Aaron Glenn said. 'When you go back and you look at his stats from the last couple of years, they've been above board. … I'm happy that he chose us to be a part of what we're trying to do.
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The Jets began training camp with rookies Caden Davis and Harrison Mevis on the roster.
Both have been unimpressive in camp.
The team waived Davis on Tuesday to make room for Folk, who only missed one field goal attempt in each of the past two seasons for Tennessee.
He went 21-for-22 last year and 29-for-30 in 2023 with the Titans.
Mike Westhoff, a special teams coaching guru who spent 2001-12 with the Jets, attended practice.
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