New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn announced that quarterback Justin Fields had cleared concussion protocol and will return to the field in Week 4. The 0-3 Jets will travel to play the 0-3 Miami Dolphins on “Monday Night Football.”
“Justin is playing,” said Glenn, via SNY’s Connor Hughes.
Fields suffered the concussion after a poor start against the Bills in Week 2. He was sidelined for a week of practice and the Jets’ next game, but returned as a full participant this week.
After starting last Sunday, veteran Tyrod Taylor will return to his backup role.
Justin Fields has a huge opportunity against the Dolphins
New York still scored 27 points against the Buccaneers without Fields, but the offense should have more upside with him in the lineup. He will get an exploitable matchup right away against a Dolphins defense that has allowed opposing quarterbacks to throw for a league-high 128.9 passer rating this year. The unit is also one of three in the NFL that has not forced a turnover so far this year.
Fields’ debut as a Jet was one of the best games of his career, and the team will be hoping he can quickly return to that level. He showed off a rapport with former Ohio State teammate Garrett Wilson on an early touchdown connection before scoring twice on the ground himself in the second half. He also limited negative plays, taking just one sack and avoiding any turnovers. A repeat performance in Miami could go a long way to steady a Jets team that has started the season 0-3.