Justin Fields’ season with the Jets has taken another downward turn as he will miss Sunday's game due to knee soreness. Jets head coach Aaron Glenn announced the update before Friday’s practice, ahead of the matchup against the Dolphins at MetLife Stadium. Glenn also noted that Brady Cook will serve as the backup to Tyrod Taylor, and the team will monitor Fields’ knee to determine his availability going forward. Fields hasn’t played since November 13, when he was benched in favor of Taylor. Over nine starts this season, Fields has guided the Jets to a 2-7 record after signing a two-year, $40 million contract in the offseason, following a rough campaign with the Steelers. He is guaranteed $10 million for next year and, since being benched, has expressed a desire to reclaim a starting role. Brady Cook, 24, joined the Jets as an undrafted free agent out of Missouri in May and spent August on the practice squad. He was active for the September game against the Buccaneers but has yet to appear in an NFL game. Follow-up thought: The Jets are trying to stabilize the quarterback situation mid-season, but the real question is whether Fields can regain his form and justify his long-term role, or if the organization should pivot to a different plan. What do you think about their approach, and how should teams handle a star QB’s benching in terms of developing future depth? Follow-up question: Would you like this rewritten piece to include more game-by-game statistics, or focus more on the broader implications for Fields’ career and contract?
