The New York Jets survived a scare on Thursday after Justin Fields went down with an injury, prompting him to be carted off the field.
Later revealed to be a toe injury, the signal caller was given a rude introduction to life as the team’s quarterback on just the second day of training camp.
While the team likely avoided the worst-case scenario, it still led to some uneasy moments for Fields, the Jets and their fans.
The attention has since shifted to Fields’ upcoming time on the sidelines as he recovers from the injury.
Here’s a look at how long the Jets can expect to be without their starting quarterback.
How long is Justin Fields out?
While the exact timetable for how long Fields will be sidelined is uncertain, the team announced he is listed as day-to-day.
The hope is that the quarterback will be ready for Week 1, when the Jets begin their season at home against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The most important thing for Fields and the Jets is that the injury is not considered serious, meaning the worst-case scenario has been avoided.
Justin Fields injury update
Fields suffered a dislocated non-big toe after being stepped on in practice on Thursday, reports say.
He was carted off the field after being checked out by trainers, prompting the concern. Fields was sent for tests after initial reports indicated there was no fracture.
Even though reports have indicated the issue isn’t severe, Fields is still set to be sidelined for an undetermined amount of time.
The quarterback will work to get ready for the season, but it does leave the Jets a player short in the room.
Jets QB depth chart
The Jets have three quarterbacks on the roster outside of Fields. Here’s how the depth chart looks without him:
- Tyrod Taylor
- Adrian Martinez
- Brady Cook
Outside of Fields, Taylor is the only quarterback with any legitimate NFL experience – starting 58 games in 14 seasons.
Martinez was an undrafted free agent that played in the UFL in 2024 and spent the NFL season on the Jets’ practice squad.
Cook just wrapped up his college career at Missouri, signing with the team as an undrafted free agent following the 2025 NFL Draft in April.
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