Jets quarterback Justin Fields ruled out with concussion, Tyrod Taylor to start against Buccaneers

By Canadian Press on September 17, 2025.

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields has been ruled out for the game Sunday at Tampa Bay with a concussion, and Tyrod Taylor will start against the Buccaneers.

Coach Aaron Glenn announced the decision Wednesday before the Jets’ first practice of the week. Fields remains in the concussion protocol after being hurt late in the Jets’ 30-10 loss to Buffalo last Sunday.

Fields fell backward when he was sacked by Joey Bosa in the fourth quarter and the back of his helmet hit off the turf. He was down for a few moments before he was able to get up and walk off under his own power.

The 36-year-old Taylor will start for the first time since doing so in five games for the Giants in 2023.

Taylor missed the Jets’ three preseason games with a knee injury that required surgery, but Glenn isn’t concerned that Taylor will be compromised in any way. Taylor went 7 of 11 for 56 yards in place of Fields against the Bills, including a 5-yard touchdown pass to Jeremy Ruckert.

Taylor, who signed a two-year deal with the Jets last year to be Aaron Rodgers’ backup, has 58 career starts in the NFL.

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Dennis Waszak Jr., The Associated Press