Jets QB Justin Fields suffers dislocated toe at training camp; severity of injury unknown

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2025-07-24

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New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields exited Thursday’s practice after suffering a toe injury on his right foot.

The initial diagnosis is that Fields suffered a dislocated toe but the severity of the injury remains unclear as the QB is still undergoing tests, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported. Rapoport added that Fields did not suffer a fracture and that Fields’ big toe was not dislocated.

Following practice, head coach Aaron Glenn told reporters that it was too early in the process to determine the gravity of the injury.

“I don’t know the severity of the injury, but I do know it’s a toe on the right side,” Glenn said. “We have an outstanding backup in Tyrod (Taylor), who’s been in this league around 14 years. The leadership that he brings. We’re all good.”

Fields was carted from practice early after pulling up lame following a play in which he rolled right and threw an incomplete pass to tight end Jeremy Ruckert, per reporters on the scene. The QB was down briefly before being helped off the field by a trainer. Fields spent time in the injury tent before being carted to the locker room.

Glenn believes Fields’ toe was stepped on based on how the play unfolded.

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The Jets inked Fields to a two-year, $40 million contract this offseason and immediately installed him as the starter. Taylor remains in New York as a veteran backup. He took over with the first team on Thursday after Fields went down with an injury.

“The most important part is if anything does happen to Justin, I don’t think there’s any drop off as far as what we want to do with play-calling,” Glenn said of Taylor. “Very similar when we talk about skill sets. That was enticing for us. And the leadership ability. The things that we’ve heard about him. I’ve played against him before. You can tell the players gravitate toward him. When he says something, everybody really listens, even the coaching staff. He’s been around this league a long time. He knows what it takes to win, and he’s a really good person. We’re all excited to have that guy here.”

At this stage, it’s unclear how much time Fields might miss. Any significant time would be a detriment for the quarterback learning a new system under first-time offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand.

The 26-year-old quarterback avoided injuries in his lone season in Pittsburgh, making six starts. However, issues pockmarked his first three seasons with the Chicago Bears, including groin, rib, shoulder, hip and thumb injuries.