Overview

• Tyrod Taylor underwent a minor arthroscopic knee procedure and will miss the rest of the preseason, with the team aiming for his return by Week 1.
• Adrian Martinez and undrafted rookie Brady Cook have been elevated as the primary backups, with Cook’s ankle issue considered minor.
• Justin Fields remains the declared starter, flashing playmaking ability in joint practices but exhibiting inconsistent stretches that coaches are monitoring closely.
• Wide receiver Allen Lazard is sidelined for about two weeks with a right shoulder injury, further impacting offensive depth.
• The Jets are managing veterans’ returns through targeted reps and using joint practices and preseason games to shape roster decisions ahead of final cuts and the Sept. 7 opener.