Overview
- Coach Aaron Glenn said Fields' knee was not progressing, so the team shut him down for the final two games.
- Fields told reporters an MRI on his knee “found something,” and Glenn deferred to doctors on whether surgery is needed.
- In nine starts, Fields threw for 1,259 yards with seven touchdowns and one interception, including four games under 55 passing yards.
- Undrafted rookie Brady Cook will start against the Patriots with Tyrod Taylor as the backup after Fields was inactive for three straight games.
- The Jets used the open roster spot to claim defensive back Christopher Smith, and reporting indicates the team may move on from Fields despite $10 million guaranteed next season and a $22 million dead-cap hit if cut pre-June 1.