FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (July 24, 2025) – New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields was forced to exit Thursday morning’s training camp session after suffering a lower‑leg injury, prompting medical staff to cart him off the field.
According to NBC Sports’ ProFootballTalk, Fields sustained the injury during team drills, limping to the sideline before being evaluated by trainers. After a brief assessment, he was helped into the front seat of a cart and taken directly inside.
Jet reporter Connor Hughes of SNY confirmed the incident, noting that Fields was carted off during Thursday’s practice. ESPN’s Rich Cimini provided additional details on the specifics of the play: Fields rolled to his right after throwing an incomplete short pass to TE Jeremy Ruckert, then went down and limped off in apparent discomfort. He spent several minutes in an injury tent before being moved to the locker room, and backup QB Tyrod Taylor stepped in.
Fans and analysts alike are alarmed by the timing of the incident—occurring before the preseason has even begun. As Sports Illustrated reports, it remains to be seen how serious the injury will be for Fields, and whether it may delay his official debut with the team.
Mike Florio of NBC added that the Jets suspended 11‑on‑11 drills when Fields was removed and shifted the session’s focus toward special teams. Meanwhile, Steelers Nation—covering Fields’ former team—highlighted that he was a former Steelers QB who signed a two‑year, $40 million deal with the Jets this offseason, and emphasized that this represents a notable setback on just one of the initial days of training camp.
The team remains tight-lipped on specific medical details. However, NFL insider Adam Schefter tweeted: “Jets QB Justin Fields was carted to the locker room with an apparent lower leg injury.”
Fields signed with the Jets in March, taking over quarterback duties following Aaron Rodgers’ departure. The expectations are high, and any new injuries—especially early—could raise concerns about his availability and how the Jets might adjust their game plan.
Medical updates: The Jets’ training staff and coaching cohort are expected to issue an official injury update later today or tomorrow.
Practice status: Unless ruled out, Fields could return cautiously to practice pending MRI results or further evaluation.
Backup preparedness: Tyrod Taylor has already assumed first-team reps, and the Jets have Adrian Martinez and Brady Cook further down the depth chart.
Justin Fields being carted off so early in camp is far from ideal for a team banking on his dynamic playstyle and potential leadership under first-year offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand. While immediate outcomes may not be devastating, this is a development worth monitoring closely as the Jets work toward their Week 1 opener.