Justin Fields

New York Jets
Quarterback #2

Personal

Age	26
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

Player News

Justin Fields: Jets Could Release Justin Fields

The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt believes that the New York Jets could release quarterback Justin Fields this offseason. The Jets are going to land in the range of $70 million to $80 million in salary cap space in 2026 without cutting anyone, and they don't have a ton of options for cap savings. Fields signed a two-year, $40 million deal in free agency ($30 million guaranteed) last year, but he was a disaster in 2025 and was eventually benched in favor of veteran Tyrod Taylor. It's unlikely that a team will want to trade for the 26-year-old. If they outright cut him, they'll incur a $22 million dead-cap hit and only $1 million in savings. If they designate him as a post-June 1, they can spread the cap hit out over two years and save $10 million. Rosenblatt believes the Jets will outright cut Fields since they aren't lacking in cap space. The former 11th overall pick has elite rushing upside, but he just has not improved as a passer. Fields could compete for a starting gig elsewhere, but nothing will be guaranteed going into 2026.

Feb. 17, 2026 11:13 AM EST

Player Stats

YEAR	TM	GM	Passing								Rushing
YEAR	TM	GM	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