During the morning practice, an image sparked concern among fans and followers of the New York Jets when Justin Fields left the field with a visible injury to his right leg, unable to walk normally. After the uncertainty caused by the situation, head coach Aaron Glenn addressed the incident and explained what injury his QB1 is dealing with.
Fields’ injury could negatively impact the start of the season for the Jets, who have placed their trust in him as their primary quarterback following the Aaron Rodgers era. A serious setback like this would be unfortunate news for a franchise aiming to compete at the top of the league.
Fields’ injury occurred during an 11-on-11 play when he faced defensive pressure. After noticing he was in pain and unable to walk properly, the Jets halted team drills and moved on to special teams while Fields limped toward the sideline. The situation prompted head coach Glenn to address the media for clarification.
What did Aaron Glenn say about Fields’ injury?
According to information shared by NFL insider Adam Schefter, Jets coach Glenn told reporters that “Justin Fields suffered a toe injury today and it is too early to determine its severity.” This suggests the injury may not be in the lower leg as initially believed.
At the same time, insider Dianna Russini reported that the Jets quarterback “will undergo X-rays for a toe injury he suffered during today’s practice. He was carted off the field after limping during drills.” The tests will be crucial to determine how long Fields will be sidelined.
More details about the injury
Insider Tom Pelissero shared more details about the initial exam report on Fields. “There’s no fracture in the toe that was stepped on during today’s practice, according to a source. He’s undergoing an MRI as the team continues gathering information,” he reported. At the same time, NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport added that Fields suffered a toe dislocation.