Fields Blindsided by Jets’ Demotion, Uncertain About Future

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Despite recent struggles,New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields was blindsided by last weekS demotion, saying Wednesday, “I did not anticipate it whatsoever.”

Fields, commenting for the first time on the benching, vowed to become a starter again in the NFL, but he sent mixed signals on whether he wants to remain with the Jets even though he’s under contract for 2026.

The slumping Fields was replaced last week by Tyrod Taylor, who will start again Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons (4-7) at MetLife Stadium. Coach Aaron Glenn said he made the switch because he wants more production from the passing attack, which ranks 32nd in yards.

Not surprisingly, Fields didn’t agree with it.

“You can call it what you want, but AG thought it was justified, and he makes the decisions around here,” he said.