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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Justin Fields — while wearing a protective shoe — is running full speed at Jets practice after injury scare: 'The toe is ready to go'
Justin Fields appears to be just fine. He says "the toe is ready to go." The New York Jets quarterback was the subject of one of the biggest injury scares across NFL training camps when he was carted off the practice field on Thursday. The news led to knee-jerk speculation that he'd suffered some sort of devastating non-contact injury. It turns out that he instead dislocated a toe on his right foot after being stepped on by a teammate. While painful, it was a relatively minor setback that sidelined Fields for a single practice. [Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Football league for the 2025 NFL season] He was back out there drills for in pads on Tuesday for a second straight day. He didn't appear to have any limitations as he ran at full speed on a fourth-down scramble. He also spoke with media for the first time since the injury and showed off some protective footwear. Fields' right shoe has a plastic covering over his toes that he told reporters is "almost like a steel toe." Fields also addressed how he feels since his return to practice from the injury. "I think I've been all right," Fields told reporters at a news conference. "I'm always going to say there's room to improve. "Today, the offense as a whole, we didn't start off great. I think we finished off great. But we want to start fast and finish fast and, of course, maintain that in between as well." As for his toe? He's ready to turn the page. "The toe is all good," he told reporter Kay Adams in a separate interview. "The toe is ready to go." That all adds up to good news for Fields and the Jets, who are hoping Fields can show some franchise quarterback stuff this season after joining the team on a two-year, $40 million deal in the offseason. The contract amounts to a second chance for Fields as an NFL starter after the Chicago Bears team that drafted him in the first round ultimately gave up on him when they had the chance to draft Caleb Williams. Fields was a spot starter for an injured Russell Wilson in his only season with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2024. Now he's the unquestioned starter for a Jets team that's hoping he can elevate a talented roster into playoff contention. It's a spot where Aaron Rodgers failed in 2024 as a season that started with promise fizzled into a 5-12 finish. Fields' injury scare threatened to thwart that opportunity. But as of Tuesday, it looks like
USA Today
7 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Familiar issue plagues Justin Fields' early Jets training camp practices
The New York Jets held their first training camp practice on Wednesday morning. It marked the first camp session for new starting quarterback Justin Fields. The reports rolled in fast and furious for Fields' meaningful debut in East Rutherford. Fields was fairly effective, according to various reporters in attendance. Fields was five-for-eight on passing attempts, including a long touchdown pass, per Rich Cimini and Nick Faria. There was one recurring issue that's been a long-running concern for the uneven QB. Fields occasionally held onto the ball and struggled with making quick decisions, via Faria. It's been an issue that previously plagued Fields in his previous stops with the Chicago Bears and Pittsburgh Steelers. Fields started the Steelers' opening six contests in 2024. In Weeks 1-6, the former Ohio State signal-caller ranked fifth-worst among quarterbacks in Average Time to Throw (ATT) at 3.04 seconds, according to Pro Football Focus. In 2023, his last campaign as a full-time starter, he was dead-last in ATT at 3.39 seconds. Holding onto the ball has been an issue for Fields. On the flip side, Wednesday marked Fields' debut training camp practice with the Jets. We shouldn't make any rash conclusions from an opening 90-minute session that featured no pads or physical contact. Fields continues to acclimate to Tanner Engstrand's offense. Hopefully he'll show progress as the practices progress forward.
USA Today
24-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Ex-Steelers QB Justin Fields receives positive update after scary injury at training camp
On Thursday, hearts stopped at Jets training camp — as QB Justin Fields, who left the Pittsburgh Steelers to sign with New York this offseason, was carted off the field with a lower leg injury, multiple reporters confirmed. An hour later, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported that HC Aaron Glenn believes someone stepped on Fields' right toe — a clearly dodged bullet for what could've been a season-ending injury. While he is set to undergo an MRI, the initial report indicated there was no fracture in the toe. Jets fans can breathe a collective sigh of relief, as the retooled New York offense hinges on the ever-athletic, dual-threat quarterback, who signed a two-year, $40 million contract in March. Despite leaving Pittsburgh in free agency, Fields' flashes of greatness last season left some fans reluctant to see him go — but here's to a speedy recovery, one that allows him to face off against his former team led by Aaron Rodgers in the Week 1 season opener at MetLife. For up-to-date Steelers coverage, follow us on X @TheSteelersWire and give our Facebook page a like.
CNBC
17-07-2025
- Automotive
- CNBC
Uber-Lucid partnership important for Uber and very big deal for Lucid: Former Ford CEO Mark Fields
Mark Fields, former Ford CEO, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss Fields' take on Uber's deal with Lucid, how expensive the Lucid driverless taxis are and much more.
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Jets' Justin Fields is confident he can be the next QB that experiences a career resurgence
NEW YORK — In recent years, several quarterbacks, including Baker Mayfield, Geno Smith and Sam Darnold, have experienced a resurgence later in their careers. What gives Justin Fields the confidence that he can follow that trend with the Jets? Advertisement 'Just confidence in myself,' Fields said after practice on Thursday. 'At the end of the day, it's really not up to the scheme. Of course, [opponents] are going to do their best to scheme it up. 'Coaches aren't gonna call perfect plays every play, so they always say it is up to the players to make plays when we need them the most. It is not necessarily in the scheme or anything like that, but when it's time to make those plays in the game, when it's time to make something happen, that's what I'm going to do and that's what the guys around me are going to do as well.' The Jets signed Fields, 26, to a two-year, $40 million contract in March, hoping he can revitalize his career. During his three seasons with the Bears after he was selected 11th overall in the 2021 NFL draft, Fields threw for 6,674 yards, 40 touchdowns, and 30 interceptions. He also won only 10 of his 38 starts with the Bears and completed 60.3% of his passes, which is well below the league average over the last 10 seasons (64.1%). Throughout his career, Fields' superpower is his dual-threat ability. He has rushed for 2,509 yards and 19 touchdowns in four seasons. Advertisement After Chicago drafted Caleb Williams in 2024, Fields was traded to the Steelers to provide insurance behind then-starter Russell Wilson. But after Wilson suffered a preseason calf injury, Fields started the first six games and won four of those. He also registered a career high in completion percentage (65.8%) with five touchdowns and one interception in limited duty under center. Those six starts in Pittsburgh were enough for the Jets' coaching staff to believe that Fields was good enough to become their starting quarterback and that he has untapped potential that hasn't been fully reached. The Jets obviously want to utilize Fields' skills as a dynamic runner and they don't want to take that away from him. However, they also believe Fields' big arm and football IQ can be successful in the Jets' offensive coordinator, Tanner Engstrand's, system. 'It is just growth,' Engstrand said about Fields. 'Just going through his career, just continuing to stack experience along with it and ultimately ends up winning four games out of six. You just see some of the things that are starting to develop in his game and then you look at that and you go, 'That's pretty good, we can do some things with that.' Advertisement 'I think that's kind of where it started. Then, of course, all the other things that are being talked about are real. Those things are real and we're excited to get going with him.' In Week 1, Fields will face his former team, the Steelers, and potentially former Jet Aaron Rodgers, who many expect to be Pittsburgh's starting quarterback next season. But Fields is treating it like just another game. 'That's who we play Week 1,' Fields said. 'There really wasn't a thought to that. During OTA practices, Fields has been rekindling his chemistry and his relationship with Garrett Wilson. The two played at Ohio State together for two seasons (2019-20). During that span, the Buckeyes were 20-2 and made an appearance in the 2020 National Championship before losing to Alabama. Advertisement After Fields and Wilson entered the league, they communicated occasionally. But now the duo has been practicing like they've been playing together for years. During 7-on-7 and 11-on-11 drills on Thursday, Fields completed six passes to Wilson, which was the most by any other player. 'He has been my guy for a long time now, so I really feel like we haven't skipped a beat out on the practice field,' Fields said about Wilson. 'It has been great so far being with him. 'When I came here, we really didn't miss a day. He's been great, he's been proactive in everything that he does working hard.' In addition to adding Fields, the Jets offense has undergone significant cosmetic changes from last season. Gone are veterans Rodgers, wide receiver Davante Adams, tight end Tyler Conklin, and right tackle Morgan Moses. Advertisement In their place, the Jets signed wide receivers Josh Reynolds and Tyler Johnson and drafted right tackle Armand Membou and tight end Mason Taylor. Despite the turnover on the coaching staff and the roster, Fields has high hopes for the Jets' offense this upcoming season. 'I think sky's the limit for this team, for this offense,' Fields said. 'But we have a long way to go. 'Offense and defense are new, so guys are really tuned in and locked in and trying to get everything down. But I think once we, the sky's the limit. We have all the guys that we need, we have all the talent, so it's really gonna come down to the discipline, the execution when the games come.'
