Justin Fields Carted Off Jets Practice With Dislocated Toe Scare
Man, this is not the kind of news Jets fans wanted to hear. Just when things were starting to look like a fresh chapter for Justin Fields in New York, the 26-year-old quarterback had to be carted off the field during practice. It all went down on July 24th at the Jets’ training camp in Florham Park, and it quickly turned from routine drills into a moment of serious concern.
At first, it looked like it might be a lower leg injury—something that could’ve spelled disaster for the team and Fields’ career trajectory. But thankfully, head coach Aaron Glenn clarified it was a toe injury on Fields' right foot. Apparently, a teammate accidentally stepped on it during a drill. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport followed up with a report confirming that it was a dislocated toe—not the big toe, which is a slight relief. Still, being carted off is never a good sign.
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This injury comes at a critical moment for Fields. After a rocky three-year stint with the Bears and a short stop with the Steelers where he played backup to Russell Wilson, Fields was handed a golden opportunity with the Jets. He signed a two-year, $40 million deal this offseason to take over as the starter, and with Aaron Rodgers officially out of the picture, the keys to the offense were his. This was supposed to be his chance to reboot, reclaim his potential, and finally lead a franchise that hasn’t had much stability under center.
Fields had shown flashes of brilliance in college at Ohio State—over 5,000 passing yards, 63 touchdowns, and just nine picks across two seasons. He even helped the Buckeyes make it to the national championship in 2020. That kind of talent doesn’t just vanish, but injuries have a way of reshaping careers.
Now, the big question is: how long will he be out? The team hasn’t announced a timetable yet, but Glenn seemed cautiously optimistic. He’s waiting to review the tape and confirm how it happened. In the meantime, veteran Tyrod Taylor is ready to step in. Taylor, who’s been in the league 14 seasons, is a reliable backup, but let’s be honest—this team was built with Fields as the starter in mind.
It’s a tough break, literally and figuratively, but hopefully it’s just a short setback. Fields looked sharp in his limited games with the Steelers last year, posting solid passing numbers and showing his usual mobility. If the toe heals up quickly and cleanly, there's still time for him to build chemistry with guys like Garrett Wilson—his former Ohio State teammate—and prove that New York was the right move.
Right now, it's a waiting game. Jets fans are holding their breath, and Fields is surely frustrated. But if there's one thing we know about Justin Fields, it’s that he doesn’t quit. Here’s hoping he bounces back fast and stronger than ever.
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