New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields is in concussion protocol, head coach Aaron Glenn disclosed on Monday morning following the team’s Week 2, 30-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills.
“It’s always a hard one to evaluate until we get more information,” Glenn said. “I’m sure I’ll be giving you more information as the week progresses.”
Fields suffered the injury during the second half of New York’s blowout loss on Sunday. Rolling from the pocket, he was caught from behind around the waist by Bills defensive end Joey Bosa just as he got rid of the ball.
As he was brought to the ground, Fields spun and his head thumped against the turf. He was checked out in the injury tent on the sideline, then walked to the locker room to be evaluated further.
Tyrod Taylor replaced Fields with 12:03 left in the fourth quarter. Buffalo had the game well in hand, leading 30-3.
Fields was a non-factor in his second game with the Jets. He completed just three of 11 passes for 27 yards and added another 49 on the ground.
It was a considerable regression from his promising debut just one week earlier at MetLife Stadium against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The 26-year-old completed 16 of 22 passes for 218 yards and a touchdown. He also rushed for 48 yards and two additional scores.
Fields, who was unable to stick with the Chicago Bears and Pittsburgh Steelers, signed a two-year deal to join the Jets as their potential franchise quarterback. If he is unable to go for Week 3 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Taylor will get the start. Brady Cook could be elevated from the practice squad to serve as the backup.
