Justin Fields constructing robust momentum towards Jets return
Justin Fields was listed as a full participant in apply Friday for a second consecutive day, giving him additional momentum to be cleared to return to the Jets’ lineup Monday evening towards the Dolphins.
The 26-year-old quarterback sat out the Jets’ loss Sunday towards the Buccaneers after struggling a concussion in Week 2 towards the Payments.
“It might be nice to get Justin again,” offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand stated earlier than Friday’s session. “There’s a cause we introduced him right here to be the quarterback, and once more, coming off that first recreation was actually, actually good. It might be nice to get him again. So, hopefully that occurs.”
Veteran backup Tyrod Taylor began in Fields’ place towards Tampa Bay, and he accomplished 26 of 36 passes for 197 yards with two touchdowns and an interception that was returned by the Bucs for a rating late within the second quarter.
He additionally rushed for 48 yards on eight makes an attempt.
Fields, who was signed to a two-year deal price $40 million in March, scored two dashing touchdowns and threw for an additional TD within the Jets’ season-opening loss to Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers.
Particular groups coordinator Chris Banjo stated he was forward of Aaron Glenn down the sideline throughout the head coach’s now-viral dance following Will McDonald’s blocked area objective return for a landing within the fourth quarter towards the Bucs.
“I used to be previous him,” Banjo stated. “I don’t suppose I used to be dancing in that second, however the adrenaline, I didn’t have my Apple watch on — we’re not presupposed to on the sideline — but when I’d have, it most likely would have referred to as 911 due to how excessive my coronary heart charge was.
“It positively was a cool second, however I’m actually blissful and pleased with the blokes.”
Jarvis Brownlee Jr. (ankle) and Jermaine Johnson (ankle) didn’t apply and seem unlikely to play towards the Dolphins.
Brownlee was acquired earlier this week in a commerce with the Titans.
Kene Nwangwu (hamstring) was restricted, whereas Tony Adams (hip), Josh Reynolds (hamstring) and Jay Tufele (sickness) had been upgraded from restricted Thursday to full members.
