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Jets' Aaron Glenn Confirms that Tyrod Taylor Will Start at Quarterback, Justin Fields Is Benched
Jets bench Justin Fields to start Tyrod Taylor and assess tight ends and new receivers before offseason; Taylor's risk of turnovers is acknowledged by the team.
- On Wednesday, Aaron Glenn confirmed Tyrod Taylor will start over Justin Fields on Sunday at Baltimore in Week 12.
- To evaluate receivers, the Jets are starting Tyrod Taylor mainly to assess Mason Taylor, John Metchie III, and Adonai Mitchell before the offseason, per Dan Graziano of ESPN.
- Accepting turnover risk, the Jets say Tyrod Taylor will take chances Justin Fields won’t, despite Taylor’s three interceptions in three appearances and two INTs on Oct. 19.
- The move gives reps to Mason Taylor, John Metchie III and Adonai Mitchell as Justin Fields will serve as backup on Sunday, with Glenn warning jobs are on the line before Week 12.
- With the passing attack ranking last at 139.9 yards per game, Jets say Justin Fields' tendencies to check down and hold the ball limited proper evaluation despite 1,259 passing yards this season.
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Tyrod Taylor to start for the Jets against Baltimore nearly 15 years after the Ravens drafted him
By NOAH TRISTER One week after facing Shedeur Sanders in his NFL debut, the Baltimore Ravens will take on a much more experienced quarterback. Tyrod Taylor, age 36 and in his 15th NFL season, is taking over for the Jets after New York decided to bench Justin Fields. It’s a full-circle moment for Taylor, who was drafted by the Ravens in the sixth round back in 2011. He’s managed to carve out a lengthy career, although he hasn’t been a regular sta…
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