The New York Jets are going through a turbulent training camp under new head coach Aaron Glenn, who is aiming to change the culture of a franchise that has struggled in recent seasons. The past few days have been intense due to Justin Fields’ minor injury, and the quarterback has now broken his silence after returning to practice.
The Jets are determined not to repeat the experience they had with Aaron Rodgers in 2023, when he suffered a season-ending injury just minutes into his debut. Fields’ injury scare initially brought back memories of that moment, but a few days later, the outlook appears to be quite different.
Fields dislocated his big toe but avoided a fracture, an injury that could have jeopardized his debut with the Jets. The former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback finally opened up about how he’s feeling physically following last week’s training incident.
Fields speaks out on his foot injury
“God was definitely looking out for us that day,” Fields told Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic. “The toe is getting back to 100 percent now,” said the New York quarterback, who also admitted he felt “relieved” that the injury wasn’t worse.
Fields returned to practice on Monday after missing four days due to the toe injury. He trained with a special plastic guard on the tip of his right shoe, designed to protect the affected toe. “I think I’ve been good,” added the 26-year-old quarterback.
A new chapter for Fields
Fields’ arrival has brought renewed hope to a franchise eager to return to success with a tactically revamped roster. The former Chicago Bears quarterback signed a two-year, $40 million deal in March, with the massive task of replacing none other than Aaron Rodgers. There’s a clear sense of optimism surrounding the team, although it comes with a fair share of pressure to turn things around.