QB Tiers - Where Is Jets' Justin Fields?
QB Tiers - Where Is Jets' Justin Fields? originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Quarterback rankings, for the most part, are subjective, but when looking at New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields, he can be tough to get a proper read on.
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Four years in the NFL, and now on his third different team, and nothing more than glimpses of his talent, have surrounded the former first-rounder.
Now with the Jets, in what is looking like his last chance to prove he is a viable starter in the league, Justin has a clear runway to give 2025 his best shot yet.
For CBS Sports in putting all quarterbacks into tiers, Fields, to no one's surprise, lands in Tier 6 - Holdovers and Placeholders.
"Fields can pass the eye test with flying colors; he looks the part with his athleticism, which once helped him clear 1,100 rushing yards (!) as the Bears' starter," CBS Sports writes. "Still, he's now on his third team in five seasons, and neither of his previous clubs could figure out how to prioritize ball protection while maximizing his gifts."
Justin Fields And The JetsBy Tony Fisher
The Jets played it well with Fields. A two-year, $40 million deal that has escapability after 2025 if things go south. If Justin plays well, they have their starting quarterback for 2026 under contract for just $20 million.
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Tick and tick.
But if we are being serious, the Jets would like to see Fields take the step many have been waiting for since he was drafted. The physical gifts are clear to see, but can Fields "play" quarterback to a high-enough level when he can be the driver for Tanner Engstrand's offense?
Yes, Fields is a placeholder right now, but if things go his way in 2025, he won't be a placeholder any longer - he'll be the bona fide starter.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 20, 2025, where it first appeared.
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