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Jets Name Justin Fields Starter Amid 0-7 Struggles
10/26/2025
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Story summary
- The New York Jets named Justin Fields their starting quarterback for Week 8 against the Cincinnati Bengals after Tyrod Taylor was ruled out with a knee injury.
- Aaron Glenn had kept the decision secret, but Taylor's injury made Fields' role clear.
- Rookie Brady Cook will back up Fields for the game.
- Owner Woody Johnson criticized Justin Fields amid the Jets' 0-7 start.
- Fields acknowledged the need to improve.
