Justin Fields has struggled in recent training camp practices with the New York Jets.
Justin Fields Struggles and Shines at Jets Training Camp
New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields has been experiencing a rollercoaster ride at the team's 2025 training camp. The former 11th overall draft pick in 2021 has shown both struggles and bounce-back moments, as reported by local analysts and beat reporters.
Early Struggles and Positive Moments
Early practice reports described some rough outings for Fields, with accuracy issues, interceptions during team-periods, and drops by receivers contributing to negative takes from local analysts and podcasters. However, on August 1, the Jets’ official practice report praised Fields, stating he "shined in situational work" and calling it one of his best practices of camp. Coach Aaron Glenn also commended the session.
Bounce-Back and Improved Play
Following these ups and downs, Fields had a bounce-back day where he and the offense "shined," according to multiple camp-recap videos. Successful situational drives that ended in points, demonstrating improved decision-making in pressure reps, were some of the on-field positives cited in camp recaps.
Impact on the Team
Despite the variability in practice performance, the Jets have not changed their plans. Coaches intend to play starters, including Fields, in the preseason, indicating their continued confidence in him as the starter. Improved situational play and regained rhythm in recent practices have helped the offense's short-term preparedness for preseason game reps and given the staff more tape on starter-level execution.
However, continued inconsistency, such as drops and occasional turnovers in practice, highlights areas the offense must clean up before regular-season impact can be fully judged. These areas include timing with new receivers and acclimation to coordinator Tanner Engstrand’s system.
Context and Sources
The Jets signed Justin Fields as their preference after dispatching Aaron Rodgers. Aaron Glenn, the Jets' coach, is not publicly expressing concern about the passing offense. His choice of Justin Fields as starting quarterback is tied to his reputation.
Official Jets practice reports and local camp recaps and analyst takes documenting rough days and subsequent bounce-backs from Jets-focused channels and beat coverage have been the primary sources for this article. If requested, I can provide a numeric breakdown of Fields' measurable practice stats from each recent practice period.
As the preseason progresses, I will continue to monitor reports and provide updates on Justin Fields' performance and any changes in the Jets' depth-chart plans.
Justin Fields' struggles in football, as evidenced by accuracy issues, interceptions, and dropped passes during practice, have been balanced by his shining moments, such as his impressive performance in situational work and successful situational drives that ended in points. The New York Jets continue to express confidence in Fields as their starting quarterback, playing him in the preseason, despite the occasional turnovers and timing issues with new receivers. In American football, Fields' performance in the NFL echoes his bet on ongoing improvement to make an impact for the Jets during the regular season.
