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Tyrod Taylor Tyrod Taylor Set to be Jets' QB2 in Week 17 Fri, Dec 26, 2025, 3:08 PM Taylor (knee/personal) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against New England and will work as the Jets' No. 2 quarterback, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports. Analysis: Taylor was deemed a limited participant in practice Wednesday and Thursday due to a lingering knee issue. He downgraded to a non-participant Friday, but the Jets labeled the reason as "personal," and Taylor has been cleared to suit up against the Patriots. For the second straight week, he'll work as the backup QB behind rookie Brady Cook.
Mason Taylor Mason Taylor Won't play Sunday Fri, Dec 26, 2025, 10:40 AM Taylor (neck) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Patriots. Analysis: Taylor, who last saw game action Week 14, thus will target a potential return to action in the Jets' season finale next weekend when the team faces the Bills in Week 18. In Taylor's continued absence, Jeremy Ruckert, Stone Smartt and Jelani Woods will handle TE duties versus New England. During New York's Week 16 loss to New Orleans, Smartt was the busiest of the trio, catching all five of his targets for 34 yards, while Ruckert caught two of his three targets for 14 yards and Woods didn't record a catch (on two targets).
Mason Taylor Mason Taylor Listed as non-participant Thu, Dec 25, 2025, 4:08 PM Taylor (neck) is listed as a non-participant on Thursday's practice estimate, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports. Analysis: The Jets did not hold an official practice session Thursday, but Taylor is nonetheless certainly trending in the wrong direction for Week 17. He's already missed two straight games and was similarly unable to practice Wednesday. Taylor will have one more opportunity to retake the practice field ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Patriots.
Mason Taylor Mason Taylor Still not practicing Wed, Dec 24, 2025, 5:09 PM Taylor (neck) didn't practice Wednesday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports. Analysis: Taylor has missed two straight games, and a 'DNP' on Wednesday isn't a good sign as Sunday's contest against New England approaches. If he remains sidelined this weekend, Jeremy Ruckert, Stone Smartt and Jelani Woods would handle the Jets' Week 17 TE duties, as they did in the team's Week 16 loss to New Orleans, a game which Smartt was the busiest of the trio, catching all five of his targets for 34 yards.
Justin Fields Justin Fields Officially placed on IR Wed, Dec 24, 2025, 4:33 PM The Jets placed Fields (knee) on injured reserve Wednesday, Susanna Weir of the team's official site reports. Analysis: Head coach Aaron Glenn announced Tuesday that Fields would be shut down for the rest of the season due to a knee injury, so the latter's placement on IR was a procedural move to open a spot on the 53-man roster for safety Christopher Smith. Fields posted a 2-7 record across nine starts this season, completing 62.7 percent of his passes for 1,259 yards, seven touchdowns, one interception and 27 sacks while turning 71 carries into 383 yards (5.4 YPC) and four scores. Fields will enter the second year of his two-year, $40 million contract in 2026, though it's unclear whether he'll be part of the Jets' future plans.
Tyrod Taylor Tyrod Taylor Limited to open Week 17 prep Wed, Dec 24, 2025, 4:03 PM Taylor (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports. Analysis: Head coach Aaron Glenn told reporters Tuesday that Justin Fields (knee) would be shut down for the rest of the season, so Taylor will serve as the Jets' backup quarterback against the Patriots on Sunday (assuming he's healthy) while Brady Cook starts in a third straight game. Taylor would avoid an injury designation for Week 17 if he's able to practice fully by Friday.
Justin Fields Justin Fields Shut down for season Tue, Dec 23, 2025, 4:28 PM Jets head coach Aaron Glenn said Tuesday that Fields (knee) is set to be placed on injured reserve. Analysis: The transaction is likely to be made official Wednesday, when New York will likely add another player to its 53-man roster in a corresponding move. Fields hadn't been available for any of the Jets' last three games, and though the quarterback resumed practicing in a limited fashion last week, the Jets opted to shut him down after his condition hadn't improved as quickly as the team had hoped. The 26-year-old is under contract through next season, but the Jets are unlikely to view him as anything more than a backup option heading into 2026 following an unproductive run as the team's starter over the first 11 weeks of 2025. Over his nine appearances, Fields completed 62.7 percent of his passes for 6.2 yards per attempt and a 7:1 TD:INT to go with 383 yards (5.4 per carry) and four scores on the ground, but he lost three fumbles and took 27 sacks on his 231 dropbacks.
Stone Smartt Stone Smartt Five receptions in Week 16 Mon, Dec 22, 2025, 1:41 PM Smartt recorded five catches for 34 yards on five targets in Sunday's 29-6 loss to the Saints. Analysis: Smartt took the field for 20 of the Jets' 66 snaps on offense, with his 30 percent snap share placing him behind Jeremy Ruckert (67 percent) and ahead of Jelani Woods (20 percent) among New York tight ends. Though Smartt's five catches ranked first on the team, he's nonetheless likely to see his role in the passing game fade in Week 17 against the Patriots if top tight end Mason Taylor (neck) is able to play following a two-game absence.
Arian Smith Arian Smith No catches in Week 16 Mon, Dec 22, 2025, 1:38 PM Smith failed to haul in his lone target while playing seven of the Jets' 66 snaps on offense in Sunday's 29-6 loss to the Saints. Analysis: The rookie fourth-round pick has suited up for each of the Jets' last three games but remains an afterthought on offense. He's played single-digit snaps in each of those contests and owns an unremarkable 6-47-0 receiving line on 13 targets through 14 appearances on the campaign.
Andrew Beck Andrew Beck No touches in Week 16 Mon, Dec 22, 2025, 1:37 PM Beck didn't record a target or carry while playing five of the Jets' 66 snaps on offense in Sunday's 29-6 loss to the Saints. Analysis: Beck recorded two touches in the Jets' Week 15 loss to the Jaguars, but he wasn't a factor in the box score in Sunday's contest and saw more playing time on special teams than on offense. For the season, the 29-year-old fullback has carried once for five yards to go with five catches for 43 yards and a touchdown on seven targets over 15 appearances.
Khalil Herbert Khalil Herbert Limited to special teams in Week 16 Mon, Dec 22, 2025, 12:52 PM Herbert logged all 13 of his snaps on special teams in Sunday's 29-6 loss to the Saints. Analysis: Herbert has suited up for each of the Jets' last three games, but aside from playing a handful of snaps on offense in a blowout loss to Jacksonville in Week 15, he's been used exclusively on special teams. Breece Hall and Isaiah Davis should continue to handle nearly all of the available reps at running back in the Jets' final two games of the season.
Jelani Woods Jelani Woods Draws first two targets of season Mon, Dec 22, 2025, 12:46 PM Woods failed to corral either of his targets while playing 13 of 66 snaps on offense Sunday in the Jets' 29-6 loss to the Saints. Analysis: With Mason Taylor (neck) sitting out a second straight game, Woods once again suited up and provided depth at tight end. He still ranked third among Jets tight ends in snaps and was outproduced by both Jeremy Ruckert (two catches for 14 yards on three targets) and Stone Smartt (five catches for 34 yards on five targets). If Taylor is able to make it back for the Jets' Week 17 game against the Patriots, expect Woods to find himself back on the inactive list.
Tyler Johnson Tyler Johnson One catch in Week 16 Mon, Dec 22, 2025, 12:43 PM Johnson caught his lone target for seven yards during Sunday's 29-6 loss to the Saints. Analysis: After being a healthy scratch in the Jets' last two contests, Johnson played nine offensive snaps during Sunday's loss. In 11 games this season, the Minnesota product has caught 11 of 17 targets for 194 yards and a touchdown. He's expected to remain a minimal portion of the Jets' offensive game plan in the Week 17 matchup against the Patriots.
John Metchie John Metchie One catch in Week 16 Sun, Dec 21, 2025, 5:44 PM Metchie caught one of five targets for four yards in Sunday's 29-6 loss to the Saints. Analysis: Metchie's streak of consecutive games with at least four catches ended at four. It's tough to trust any member of the Jets' passing offense with undrafted rookie Brady Cook under center, but Metchie would gain a bit more appeal if Gang Green turns back to Tyrod Taylor or Justin Fields (knee) under center in Week 17 against the Patriots. Metchie caught a touchdown pass from Fields in Week 11 against the Patriots.
Isaiah Davis Isaiah Davis Turns seven touches into 60 yards Sun, Dec 21, 2025, 5:43 PM Davis rushed three times for eight yards and caught all four of his targets for 52 yards in Sunday's 29-6 loss to the Saints. Analysis: After finishing as the Jets' leading rusher in the Week 15 loss to Jacksonville, Davis led the team in receiving yards against the Saints. The backup running back has recorded some promising performances down the stretch, but Davis remains behind Breece Hall in the backfield pecking order heading into a Week 17 home game against the Patriots. Hall had 63 scrimmage yards on 18 touches in Sunday's loss.
Adonai Mitchell Adonai Mitchell Three catches in Week 16 defeat Sun, Dec 21, 2025, 5:42 PM Mitchell caught three of six targets for 43 yards in Sunday's 29-6 loss to the Saints. Analysis: Mitchell finished second on the team in receiving yards behind backup running back Isaiah Davis' 52. This was the sixth time in as many games with the Jets that Mitchell has drawn at least six targets. Whether the Jets start undrafted rookie Brady Cook at quarterback for a third consecutive game or turn back to one of Tyrod Taylor or Justin Fields (knee), Mitchell should continue to function as the team's top downfield target in Week 17 against the Patriots.
Breece Hall Breece Hall Gets 18 touches in Week 16 Sun, Dec 21, 2025, 4:26 PM Hall rushed 16 times for 54 yards and caught two of three targets for nine yards in Sunday's 29-6 loss to the Saints. Analysis: Hall has notched at least 14 rushing attempts in 10 of the last 12 games as the most consistent option in the Jets' lackluster offense. He needs 46 rushing yards over the final two games of the regular season to reach 1,000 for the first time in his four-year NFL career. Hall will try to hit that benchmark in Week 17 against the Patriots.
Justin Fields Justin Fields Serving as emergency QB in Week 16 Sun, Dec 21, 2025, 10:51 AM Fields (knee) is inactive as the Jets' emergency No. 3 quarterback for Sunday's game in New Orleans. Analysis: New York will go with Brady Cook as its starting quarterback for the second week in a row, after neither Tyrod Taylor (groin/knee) and Fields (knee) were available for last Sunday's loss to the Jaguars. Both Taylor and Fields took part in all three of the Jets' practices this week, but Taylor will get the nod as Cook's top backup after putting in a full session Friday, whereas Fields was limited in each practice. The Jets haven't indicated that Cook will retain the starting gig for Weeks 17 and 18, but a strong showing against New Orleans would bolster his odds of holding down the job for the rest of the season.
Tyrod Taylor Tyrod Taylor Available as backup for Week 16 Sun, Dec 21, 2025, 10:46 AM Taylor (groin/knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Saints. Analysis: While managing his pair of injuries, Taylor wasn't available for last week's loss to the Jaguars, paving the way for undrafted rookie Brady Cook to make his first career start. Cook is set to direct the offense once again in Week 16, but Taylor will be available to serve as the No. 2 option after he followed a pair of limited practices Wednesday and Thursday with a full session Friday. If Taylor is able to turn in a full slate of practices next week, he could return to the starting lineup for the Jets' penultimate game of the season against the Patriots, though Cook may retain the top job with a solid showing versus New Orleans.
Tyrod Taylor Tyrod Taylor Questionable, likely to be QB2 Fri, Dec 19, 2025, 3:06 PM Taylor (groin/knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Saints. Analysis: Brady Cook has already been named the Week 16 starter, so Taylor and Justin Fields (knee) are duking it out for the right to back up the undrafted rookie Sunday. Both Taylor and Fields are listed as questionable, but Taylor appears to be the likelier of the two quarterbacks to ultimately be deemed available. Taylor said Friday that he feels good enough to play Sunday, per Brian Costello of the New York Post, while Fields described himself as week-to-week.