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Jets' Justin Fields Cleared to Start Tonight vs. Dolphins After Concussion

Clearance came after he completed the NFL’s concussion protocol.

Overview

  • Head coach Aaron Glenn confirmed Fields will start on Monday Night Football against Miami after missing one game.
  • Fields was cleared Friday following a return to full practice and progression through the league’s five-step protocol.
  • Fields said earlier light sensitivity and migraine headaches have improved, and he stressed protecting his long-term brain health.
  • Tyrod Taylor started in Week 3 while Fields was in concussion protocol.
  • Fields opened the season with a strong outing against the Steelers but struggled versus the Bills before the injury, and both the Jets and Dolphins enter tonight winless.