New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields took part in team drills on Saturday for the first time since dislocating his right toe during Thursday’s training camp practice, according to ESPN’s Rich Cimini. This return marks a significant step in Justin Fields toe injury recovery as the Jets prepare for the upcoming <a href="https://www.buzzineintl.com/category/football/nfl/”>NFL preseason.
Details of Fields’ Injury and Initial Recovery Steps
Fields was carted off the field on Thursday following the injury, which head coach Aaron Glenn later confirmed as a dislocated right toe. Despite the setback, Fields returned to practice on Friday but did not engage in team drills, with Tyrod Taylor leading the first-string offense and backups Adrian Martinez and Brady Cook also receiving reps, reports Dennis Waszak Jr. from the Associated Press.
Performance During Saturday’s Drills and Coach Glenn’s Remarks
On Saturday, Fields not only practiced with the team but completed all six of his pass attempts in 7-on-7 drills, connecting with wide receivers Garrett Wilson, Tyler Johnson, Xavier Gipson, as well as Brandon Smith and Arian Smith, according to Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic. Head coach Aaron Glenn described Fields’ progression in practice as cautious but positive.
Just trying to ease him in,
Glenn said after Saturday’s practice about Fields’ return to drills.
We said before, it’s going to be a collaborative process… to make sure that he’s ready-ready when he gets the ball to be involved in the team drills and things like that.
—Aaron Glenn, Jets head coach
Glenn added,
I thought he did a good job in the 7-on-7. The thing is, he has a ways to go until we get him out there.
—Aaron Glenn, Jets head coach
After a reporter raised concerns about Fields potentially falling behind in learning the new offensive system due to missing practice time, Glenn replied,
He’s going to be just fine. He missed one day, he’s been in meetings, so he’ll be just fine,
—Aaron Glenn, Jets head coach
Upcoming Schedule and Expectations for Fields’ Return
The Jets’ training camp continues through August 13, with the preseason opener scheduled for August 9 against the Buffalo Bills. The team aims to have Fields fully recovered and participating at full strength ahead of the regular season, which begins September 7 with a home game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, led by quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Successful rehab and gradual reintegration into team activities remain crucial for Fields as the Jets prepare for the upcoming season.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. What condition does Justin Fields have?
A. According to NFL Media, Fields dislocated a toe, but it wasn’t broken and wasn’t his big toe. The Jets haven’t confirmed this yet. If the diagnosis is correct, Fields might return to play in a few weeks, provided he doesn’t require surgery.