Fields was selected with the 11th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft and went to the Chicago Bears. The Jets held the No. 2 pick in that draft and instead drafted quarterback Zach Wilson, who struggled as the team's starter and is now a backup for the Miami Dolphins.

There will be no drama. Fields will be the Jets’ next quarterback, and Mougey — in his first comments since the start of free agency — made it clear that the Jets are banking on Fields tapping into his untapped potential and becoming the quarterback to lead this franchise out of its doldrums.

Quarterback Justin Fields explained on March 18 why he elected to sign with the New York Jets instead of the Pittsburgh Steelers.

We believe Justin is the starter,” Mougey said. “We believe in Justin. We believe we can win with Justin, so we’re excited about Justin.” The Jets signed Fields to a two-year, $40 million contract — including $30 million in guarantees — on March 10.

Fields brings new energy to the Jets offense as a dual-threat quarterback in his athletic prime, a stark departure from the 41-year-old Rodgers, who was coming off a torn Achilles

The Jets' first-year general manager said Tyrod Taylor will back up Justin Fields, a dual-threat quarterback who the team feels hasn't reached his potential yet.

Make no mistake about it - in 2025, this is Justin Fields' show for the New York Jets, according to general manager Darren Mougey. With Fields being signed to a two-year, $40 million deal this offseason,

There will be no debate in the New York Jets' quarterback room entering the 2025 season: The newly signed Justin Fields is their expected starter. "We believe Justin is the

The Jets believe they have found their answer at quarterback. Jets general manager Darren Mougey confirmed on Sunday that Justin Fields will be the team’s starting quarterback in 2025. “We believe we can win with Justin,