Jets’ Justin Fields relieved to not have quarterback battle on palms

Coaching camp has a distinct really feel for Jets quarterback Justin Fields than it did a 12 months in the past.

As a substitute of battling for the beginning job, he is aware of the job is his.

The Jets have mentioned since Fields signed in March that he’s the starter.

It’s a huge distinction from final 12 months, when Fields was competing with Russell Wilson for the beginning job with the Steelers.

“I believe you don’t have to fret about as a lot,” Fields mentioned Wednesday after the primary camp apply. “You understand, final 12 months, like I mentioned, it was form of in a bizarre place, however I believe, you don’t need to do as a lot considering and also you form of simply know the place you’re and concentrate on getting higher, concentrate on main the staff each day, so it’s simply not as a lot different stuff going round, so it’s good.”

Quarterback Justin Fields talks with the media during the first day of Jets training cap on July 23, 2025. — Quarterback Justin Fields talks with the media in the course of the first day of Jets coaching camp on July 23, 2025. Invoice Kostroun / New York Submit

Fields invited a few of his teammates to Florida within the break between the spring program and coaching camp to work out collectively.

He mentioned it was essential to get their timing down, but in addition to get to know his new teammates.

Coach Aaron Glenn praised Fields’ consistency.

Justin Fields throws a pass during the Jets' first training camp practice. — Justin Fields throws a cross in the course of the Jets’ first coaching camp apply. Invoice Kostroun / New York Submit

“Pay attention, he’s as constant as it’s,” Glenn mentioned. “The best way that he operates in OTAs is similar manner he’s going to function in coaching camp. The factor is, you may see that he’s enhancing, he understands he’s our man, however he additionally understands that he has to work for it, too. Simply since you’re our man doesn’t imply that you simply [don’t] have a job to do and the man behind you isn’t going to compete for the job both.”

The Jets signed WR Garrett Wilson and CB Sauce Gardner to four-year extensions final week, regardless that Glenn has not coached them in a recreation but.

He was requested why he didn’t need to wait and watch them for a 12 months earlier than signing them long run.

“The movie doesn’t lie, first off,” Glenn mentioned. “Then, simply being round them. I’m a reasonably good choose of character so far as figuring out who a man is and simply being round them for just a little bit and the way they function and the way they reply to sure issues. These two guys, they’re our foundational gamers. I’m glad that we acquired the offers executed as a result of I need them right here for a very long time.”

The Jets signed OL Samuel Jackson. … They activated LB Aaron Smith from the NFI listing.