Aaron Glenn gives huge update after Jets QB Justin Fields' injury

The NY Jets' hope and optimism surrounding the 2025 season didn't even last two full days of training camp, as quarterback Justin Fields gave this fanbase a collective heart attack by getting carted off the field early on Day 2 with what was deemed a lower leg injury.

While the next injury update may not satisfy Jets fans who wanted a clean bill of health for their prized starting quarterback, the initial take on Fields' injury seems to suggest that it may not be severe enough to completely derail the 2025 season for a franchise that is begging for a winner.

Head coach Aaron Glenn said that Fields suffered a right toe injury, which he believes stemmed from a player stepping on his foot during a practice rep. The severity of the injury remains unknown, which means Fields could still be in line for some missed time in the coming days. Tom Pelissero mentioned that Fields did not fracture anything in his toe.

Glenn took the time to mention that the Jets have a terrific backup quarterback in Tyrod Taylor, calling out his veteran leadership and the fact that players gravitate to him in the locker room. While Fields is working his way back to full health, it sounds like the worst-case scenario has been avoided.

NY Jets QB Justin Fields suffers right toe injury at training camp

Fields' biggest selling point is his ability to run with the football, making a foot injury more concerning for him. Fields will also need as many reps as he can get, as he is arriving in a brand-new offense under new first-time coordinator Tanner Engstrand.

If Fields is going to miss time in the regular season, the Jets will start veteran backup Tyrod Taylor. As of right now, the QB2 race will be decided by a battle between Adrian Martinez and Brady Cook, though the Jets could bring in a veteran to compete with those two for the QB3 role.

While the toe injury may force Fields to miss some time, it appears to be unlikely that a toe injury will eat into a major chunk of the regular season. If the Jets believe in Fields and his athletic ability, they should still be optimistic about how he will perform in this offense when he returns.

This injury is likely going to keep Fields on the bench for a while, and the Jets aren't out of the woods just yet, but it appears as though the nightmare scenario will not come to pass.