The New York Jets have flirted with a change at quarterback for weeks, and are now pulling the trigger. According to Dianna Russini, Justin Fields is being benched. Tyrod Taylor is now the Jets’ starter moving forward.
The Jets are making a quarterback change, benching Justin Fields in favor of veteran Tyrod Taylor, per source.
New York faces Baltimore in Week 12 and ranks last in the league in passing yards per game. pic.twitter.com/Hf7y5WCZGH
— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) November 17, 2025
Fields signed a two-year, $40 million contract with $30 million guaranteed in March.