Football team undergoes quarterback change following Tyrod Taylor's surgical procedure
The New York Jets are gearing up for their first game of the 2025 season, set to take place at home against the Pittsburgh Steelers on September 7 at 1 p.m. ET. As they prepare for the upcoming campaign, the Jets have a new quarterback duo on their active roster - Tyrod Taylor and Justin Fields.
Tyrod Taylor, who served as the backup quarterback for the Jets in the 2024 season, has been the team's starter for the past few months. However, Taylor recently suffered an injury during training camp and underwent minor knee surgery. Head coach Aaron Glenn remains hopeful that Taylor will be ready for Week 1, but the Jets are making arrangements in case he is unable to play.
If Taylor is unable to take the field, Justin Fields will step in as the primary replacement quarterback. Fields, who previously represented the Pittsburgh Steelers last season, was brought in to replace Aaron Rodgers after the latter's departure. Fields has demonstrated his potential as a starting quarterback, making him a valuable asset for the Jets.
In addition to Fields, the Jets have Adrian Martinez and Brady Cook on the practice squad as depth options. These two quarterbacks will provide extra support to the team, ensuring that they have enough quarterback depth throughout the season.
The Jets have endured a challenging period in recent years, with nine consecutive losing campaigns. Despite their efforts to turn things around, they failed to achieve playoff expectations with both Aaron Rodgers and Tyrod Taylor. The team's longest active postseason drought, which dates back to 2010, remains a significant challenge for the Jets.
As the Jets prepare for their first game, they are focused on overcoming their past struggles and making a strong start to the season. With their new quarterback duo and a determined team, the Jets are ready to make a splash in the upcoming campaign.
| Position | Player | Status | |-----------------|----------------|--------------------| | Starter / Backup| Tyrod Taylor | Active roster | | Backup / Starter| Justin Fields | Active roster | | Practice Squad | Adrian Martinez| Practice squad | | Practice Squad | Brady Cook | Practice squad |
[1] Source: Jets' official website
[5] Source: ESPN
The Jets are cautiously optimistic about Tyrod Taylor's recovery from his training camp injury, as they prepare to kick off the 2025 season, hoping he'll be game-ready for Week 1. In case Taylor isn't fit to play, Justin Fields, who previously represented the Steelers, will step in as the primary replacement quarterback, having demonstrated his starting potential.
