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Justin Fields Justin Fields Not in line to play Friday Tue, Aug 19, 2025, 2:31 PM Jets head coach Aaron Glenn said Tuesday that "a good amount" of starters, Fields presumably included, will sit out Friday's preseason finale against the Eagles, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports. Analysis: Fields started both New York's prior preseason games, handling a total of three offensive possessions, but he and the rest of the Jets' key starters will sit out the team's exhibition finale. Per Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic, Fields has rarely thrown the ball downfield throughout training camp, with New York's offense instead focusing on the run game and short-area passes. That observation is reinforced by the fact that he's averaging just 3.9 air yards per attempt across his limited exhibition action, and that all four of Fields' targets to No. 1 receiver Garrett Wilson this preseason have gone incomplete. Glenn admitted after Saturday's preseason loss to the Giants that "our passing game has to be better," saying that "our guys know we're going to put our heads down and go back to work." Fields' rushing abilities have been sufficient to provide fantasy upside in the past, but for him to enter the mix as a consistent QB1 this season, the Jets' passing game will have to establish a better rhythm before Week 1 against Pittsburgh on Sunday, Sept. 7.
Mason Taylor Mason Taylor First connection with Fields Sun, Aug 17, 2025, 9:51 PM Taylor caught his only target for four yards in Saturday's 31-12 preseason loss to the Giants. Analysis: Taylor saw his first NFL game action after sitting out the team's preseason opener due to an ankle injury. He caught a four-yard pass from Justin Fields on the Jets' first offensive play, accounting for the starting quarterback's only completion in two drives of action. The rookie tight end has already ascended to the top of the depth chart at his position.
Kene Nwangwu Kene Nwangwu Plays 24 snaps vs. Giants Sun, Aug 17, 2025, 12:23 PM Nwangwu (calf) turned six carries into 31 yards during the Jets' 31-12 preseason loss to the Giants on Saturday. Analysis: Nwangwu was able to suit up for Saturday's contest after recovering from a calf injury that he suffered during the Jets' preseason opener against the Packers. He played four snaps on special teams and 20 on offense, the latter of which was second most among Jets running backs behind Donovan Edwards (22). Nwangwu is in a battle with Edwards and Isaiah Davis (ankle) for the RB3 job behind Breece Hall and Braelon Allen, and Nwangwu's last opportunity to make his case for the Jets' 53-man roster is Friday against the Eagles.
Braelon Allen Braelon Allen Another fruitful performance Sat, Aug 16, 2025, 10:54 PM Allen tallied seven carries for 34 yards during Saturday's 31-12 preseason defeat to the Giants. Analysis: Allen split the backfield work with No. 1 RB Breece Hall during the Jets' first two drives, and the former ended up outgaining his position mate by eight yards on the same number of rushes. Through two exhibitions, Allen has 15 carries for 67 yards, which amounts to 4.5 YPC (or nearly 1.0 yard more than the 3.6 he averaged as a rookie last season). The sample size is small, but it appears as if Allen will be in the mix for touches early and often alongside Hall in 2025.
Justin Fields Justin Fields Leads one scoring drive Saturday Sat, Aug 16, 2025, 10:43 PM Fields completed one of five passes for four yards and had a five-yard carry during Saturday's 31-12 preseason loss to the Giants. Analysis: Fields was afforded two possessions in the Jets' second exhibition, which resulted in a punt and a successful Nick Folk field-goal attempt. Through two exhibitions, Fields has targeted top WR Garrett Wilson four times, but all four have gone down as incompletions. It's unclear of coach Aaron Glenn will trot out the starters in Friday's preseason finale against the Eagles, but if he doesn't, Fields will be under center for New York's Week 1 matchup with the Steelers on Sunday, Sept. 7.
Garrett Wilson Garrett Wilson Remains without catch in preseason Sat, Aug 16, 2025, 10:35 PM Wilson didn't gather in any of his three targets during Saturday's 31-12 preseason defeat to the Giants. Analysis: Wilson has yet to record a catch on four passes from new QB Justin Fields through two exhibitions, but the former's standing as the unquestioned No. 1 option in the Jets' passing game isn't in question. Once Week 1 rolls around, Wilson should be good for the typical 9.2 targets per game that he's averaged through three pro campaigns, all of which have resulted in 1,000-yard seasons.
Breece Hall Breece Hall Nets seven carries Saturday Sat, Aug 16, 2025, 10:29 PM Hall turned seven carries into 26 yards and didn't haul in his only target during Saturday's 31-12 preseason loss to the Giants. Analysis: Hall and Braelon Allen split the backfield work during the Jets' first two possessions of preseason Week 2, with the latter also earning seven carries (for 34 yards) on the evening. The operation under new head coach Aaron Glenn figures to be ground-based, considering the mobile Justin Fields will be directing the offense this season, but Hall appears as if he'll be ceding some carries to Allen on a weekly basis. Hall is coming off a third pro campaign in 2024 in which he notched 1,359 yards from scrimmage and eight total TDs on 266 touches across 16 regular-season games.
Xavier Gipson Xavier Gipson Questionable to return Saturday Sat, Aug 16, 2025, 6:52 PM Gipson (shoulder) is questionable to return to Saturday's preseason game against the Giants. Analysis: Gipson has been dealing with a shoulder issue for two weeks but suited up to play Saturday. However, he exited early and went to the locker room after returning one kickoff for 23 yards.
Kene Nwangwu Kene Nwangwu Poised to play Saturday Sat, Aug 16, 2025, 4:50 PM Nwangwu (calf) is in line to play against the Giants in Saturday's preseason game, Eric Allen of the Jets' official site reports. Analysis: Nwangwu has been nursing a calf injury that he suffered in the Jets' preseason opener against the Packers, but he's progressed enough in his recovery to play Saturday. With Isaiah Davis (ankle) ruled out, Nwangwu is in line to see the bulk of the backfield carries Saturday, assuming that Breece Hall and Braelon Allen are limited to the first couple of offensive series.
Xavier Gipson Xavier Gipson Slated to play vs. Giants Sat, Aug 16, 2025, 4:45 PM Gipson (shoulder) is in line to play in Saturday's preseason game against the Giants, Eric Allen of the Jets' official site reports. Analysis: Gipson has been cleared to play in Saturday's exhibition game after working through a shoulder injury for the past two weeks. The third-year wideout is competing for a spot on the Jets' 53-man roster as a returner and in a depth role at wide receiver.
Isaiah Davis Isaiah Davis Unlikely to play vs. Giants Sat, Aug 16, 2025, 4:43 PM Davis (ankle) is not expected to play in Saturday's preseason game against the Giants, Eric Allen of the Jets' official site reports. Analysis: Davis has been working through a minor ankle injury, and the 2024 fifth-rounder will be held out of Saturday's exhibition contest to avoid aggravating the issue. If Kene Nwangwu (calf) is also ruled out, Donovan Edwards and Lawrance Toafili would be in line to manage the bulk of backfield carries, assuming Breece Hall and Braelon Allen are limited to the first couple of offensive series. Davis will aim to return to practice next week and be available for the Jets' preseason finale against the Eagles on Friday.
Allen Lazard Allen Lazard Out a couple weeks Tue, Aug 12, 2025, 11:15 AM Jets head coach Aaron Glenn said Tuesday that Lazard (shoulder) will miss roughly two weeks, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports. Analysis: Lazard suffered a right shoulder injury during last weekend's preseason win over Green Bay, and it appears he won't be a candidate to play in Saturday's exhibition matchup against the Giants. The veteran wideout's final chance to return to preseason action will come Friday, Aug. 22 against the Eagles. Lazard is battling for a starting role in three-wide sets, but his absence now provides Tyler Johnson with more first-team reps alongside Garrett Wilson and Josh Reynolds.
Tyrod Taylor Tyrod Taylor Out for remainder of preseason Tue, Aug 12, 2025, 11:12 AM Taylor will not suit up this preseason while completing his recovery from arthroscopic knee surgery, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports. Analysis: Coach Aaron Glenn said Tuesday the Jets are hoping Taylor will be available for Week 1, per Brian Costello of the New York Post, but iit will fall to Adrian Martinez and Brady Cook to handle quarterback reps behind starter Justin Fields for the remainder of the preseason. New York figures to add another signal-caller to the roster as temporary depth.
Mason Taylor Mason Taylor Back at practice in full Tue, Aug 12, 2025, 10:07 AM Taylor (ankle) is participating in team drills Tuesday, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports. Analysis: Taylor was diagnosed with a high-ankle sprain last week, an injury with a recovery timetable usually in the range of multiple weeks, but the 2025 second-round pick already appears to be practicing in full. That's an extremely positive development for Taylor, who missed the Jets' preseason opener but could suit up for Saturday's exhibition game against the Giants. Taylor is already entrenched atop the depth chart at tight end, and New York's pass-catching corps has little in the way of playmakers behind Garrett Wilson, so the rookie could handle a substantial role right out of the gate.
Malachi Corley Malachi Corley One catch in preseason opener Sun, Aug 10, 2025, 10:39 AM Corley caught one of two targets for eight yards and had a 31-yard kickoff return in Saturday's 30-10 preseason win over the Packers. Analysis: Corley didn't contribute much Saturday, and the 2024 third-round draft pick looks to be on the roster bubble heading into his second NFL season under a new coaching staff. Allen Lazard (shoulder) exited Saturday's game and Xavier Gipson (shoulder) remains sidelined. Corley's chances of making the team would improve if those injuries to fellow wide receivers linger into the regular season, and the Jets would have another reason to retain him if Corley shows promise on special teams as a kick returner.
Arian Smith Arian Smith Two catches in NFL debut Sun, Aug 10, 2025, 10:34 AM Smith caught two of three targets for 18 yards in Saturday's 30-10 preseason win over the Packers. Analysis: Smith's production came in the second and third quarters, well after starting quarterback Justin Fields had exited the game. Nonetheless, Smith flashed the impressive speed that enticed the Jets to draft him in the fourth round out of Georgia. The rookie wide receiver's in good position to make the 53-man roster, even if it's in a depth role at first.
Garrett Wilson Garrett Wilson Brief cameo in preseason opener Sun, Aug 10, 2025, 10:28 AM Wilson didn't catch his only target in Saturday's 30-10 preseason win over the Packers. Analysis: Wilson wasn't on the field for long, and while the only pass directed his way from quarterback Justin Fields fell incomplete, the starting offense still managed to produce a touchdown on Fields' and Wilson's only drive of the game. After signing a four-year, $130 million extension in July, Wilson's locked in atop the Jets' wide receiver depth chart.
Tyler Johnson Tyler Johnson Only WR to catch pass from Fields Sun, Aug 10, 2025, 10:26 AM Johnson caught both of his targets for 27 yards in Saturday's 30-10 preseason win over the Packers. Analysis: Johnson was the only wide receiver to catch a pass from starting quarterback Justin Fields, who played one drive. The veteran wide receiver added a 21-yard catch from rookie quarterback Brady Cook on the last play of the first quarter. Johnson looks like a lock to make the 53-man roster after impressing the coaching staff in training camp, and there's still time for him to make a case for a starting role.
Stone Smartt Stone Smartt Scores 24-yard TD in Saturday's win Sun, Aug 10, 2025, 10:22 AM Smartt caught his only target for a 24-yard touchdown in Saturday's 30-10 preseason win over the Packers. Analysis: Smartt's touchdown catch came in the third quarter, well after all of the Jets' starters had departed. He's behind Mason Taylor (ankle) and Jeremy Ruckert on the depth chart, but Smartt's intriguing pass catching ability could earn him a role on offense come the regular season, especially if Taylor misses time as a result of the rookie second-round pick's high-ankle sprain.
Donovan Edwards Donovan Edwards Posts 63 yards in preseason opener Sun, Aug 10, 2025, 10:18 AM Edwards rushed nine times for 42 yards and caught his only target for 21 yards in Saturday's 30-10 preseason win over the Packers. Analysis: Edwards didn't log a touch until halfway through the third quarter but played well once he got into the game. The rookie running back is a contender to land on the Jets' practice squad after signing with the team in April as an undrafted free agent out of Michigan, but he's unlikely to earn a roster spot over Breece Hall, Braelon Allen, Isaiah Daivs (ankle) or Kene Nwangwu (calf), the last two of which got banged up Saturday with injuries that are expected to be minor.