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Jets Poised to Turn to Tyrod Taylor as Woody Johnson Backs Aaron Glenn, Criticizes Justin Fields

A decision is expected by Wednesday after Fields was benched at halftime of the Week 7 loss.

Overview

  • Owner Woody Johnson voiced confidence in first-year coach Aaron Glenn and blamed poor quarterback play for the 0-7 start, saying the decision on who starts is the coach’s call.
  • ESPN, citing sources, reports Glenn is moving toward naming Tyrod Taylor the starter, with an announcement anticipated before Week 8 against Cincinnati.
  • Glenn pulled Justin Fields at halftime of the 13-6 loss to Carolina, and later said he would consult coaches inside and outside the organization on the quarterback decision.
  • The Jets are the NFL’s only winless team, rank near the bottom in passing, and have not scored a touchdown since Week 5.
  • Fields has struggled badly in recent weeks, including minus-10 net passing yards in Week 6, while Taylor threw two interceptions in relief Sunday and did not end the scoring drought.