Justin Fields

New York Jets
Quarterback #2

Personal

Age 27
Birthdate March 5, 1999
Height 6'3"
Weight 227 lb

Draft

College Ohio State
Year 2021
Pick Round: 1, Overall: 11
Team CHI

Fantasy Value

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Justin Fields: Justin Fields Expected to be Replaced as Starting QB in 2026

ESPN's Rich Cimini writes that veteran quarterback Geno Smith is expected to replace Justin Fields as the New York Jets' bridge starter this year. Head coach Aaron Glenn is hoping to get enough wins out of Smith to stick around for a third year at the helm. The Jets signed Fields to a two-year, $40 million contract in March of last year, but he was not the answer under center. The 27-year-old former 11th overall pick by the Chicago Bears in 2021 out of Ohio State only made nine starts before being benched for veteran Tyrod Taylor. Fields, one of the better rushing QBs in the league, didn't run as much, and although he did limit his turnovers, he didn't help the Jets' offense much, throwing for 1,259 yards, seven touchdowns, and one interception in his nine starts. He had 71 carries for 383 yards and four touchdowns as a rusher. It would not be a surprise to see the Jets cut Field this offseason, which would save them $10 million in salary cap space in 2026.

Mar. 12, 2026 12:29 PM EST

Player Stats

YEAR TM GM Passing Rushing
CMP ATT % YDS YPC TD INT SACKS ATT YDS YPC TD FUM
2021 CHI 16 159 270 58.9 1,870 11.8 7 10 36 72 420 5.8 2 5
2022 CHI 16 192 318 60.4 2,242 11.7 17 11 55 160 1,143 7.1 8 2
2023 CHI 16 216 354 61.0 2,414 11.2 16 9 39 116 630 5.4 4 4
2024 PIT 16 106 161 65.8 1,106 10.4 5 1 16 62 289 4.7 5 1
2025 NYJ 15 128 204 62.7 1,259 9.8 7 1 27 71 383 5.4 4 3

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