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Woody Johnson Backs Aaron Glenn as Jets Weigh QB Switch Toward Tyrod Taylor

He left the quarterback decision to Aaron Glenn, with reports indicating Tyrod Taylor is trending to start in Week 8.

Overview

  • Aaron Glenn has not named a starter after benching Justin Fields at halftime in a 13-6 loss to Carolina, and he said he will consult other coaches before deciding.
  • ESPN and other outlets report Glenn is moving toward naming Tyrod Taylor the starter, with an announcement expected Wednesday ahead of the Bengals game.
  • Fields’ recent slump includes 46 first‑half passing yards and three sacks on Sunday after a London game with 45 yards and nine sacks; he is at 63.7% for 845 yards and four TDs this season.
  • Taylor’s relief appearance produced 10-of-22 passing for 126 yards and two interceptions; over 7+ quarters this season he has 379 yards with three touchdowns and three interceptions.
  • At the NFL owners meeting, Johnson praised the defense and special teams and criticized the passing game—“If we can just complete a pass, it would look good”—as the 0-7 Jets remain the league’s only winless team with no first‑half touchdowns in six straight games.