Overview

• Aaron Glenn, in his first NFL head coaching job, released Aaron Rodgers in March and has emphasized accountability and low-drama operations as he resets the franchise.
• Justin Fields enters Week 1 as the starter on a two-year, $40 million deal, with a scheme built around the ground game and a three-back rotation of Breece Hall, Braelon Allen and Isaiah Davis behind an upgraded line.
• Rodgers, now Pittsburgh's starter, downplayed any revenge angle for his return to MetLife Stadium, telling reporters, "It's Week 1," while Glenn declined to revisit their split.
• Jets veterans have voiced support for Glenn's direction, and the team will lean on a defense led by Quinnen Williams and Sauce Gardner under coordinator Steve Wilks with expectations of a more aggressive approach.
• Injury notes for the opener include Jets corner Sauce Gardner and backup quarterback Tyrod Taylor listed as limited in practice, guard Alijah Vera-Tucker sidelined by a torn triceps, Steelers rookie DT Derrick Harmon out with a knee injury, and coach Mike Tomlin indicating Cam Heyward is ready to play.