Overview
- The Jets announced Taylor is out with a knee injury and will not travel, confirming Fields as the starter at Cincinnati.
- Undrafted rookie Brady Cook will be elevated from the practice squad to serve as Fields’ backup.
- Glenn refused to name a starter during the week, and reports indicated he had leaned toward Taylor before the injury changed plans.
- Fields was benched in Week 7 and drew public criticism from owner Woody Johnson, and the 0-7 Jets have gone two straight games without a touchdown.
- The team also ruled out wide receiver Josh Reynolds, while Taylor—who had arthroscopic knee surgery in August—said he took a helmet shot to the knee last week, with a Week 9 bye ahead for further evaluation of the position.