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Fields started the first 11-play drive with a pass to WR Garrett Wilson, who was targeted four times in the first seven plays. Wilson made an impressive, toe-tapping grab along the sideline on what seemed to be a broken play and put the offense in striking distance. After two incompletions and a Fields run, Carlson connected on the field goal try.
Last season, the Pittsburgh Steelers brought in quarterbacks Russell Wilson and Justin Fields to help get the passing offense on track. Both players had their moments as the starter but in the end, neither stuck around after the season.
Just look at Jimmy Graham, who topped 889 yards and nine touchdowns during each of his four years in Payton's offense. And the immortal Jared Cook, in his two seasons under Payton, averaged 602 yards and eight tuddies.
Garrett Wilson is not the only Jet who has been reunited with Justin Fields this spring. Tight end Jeremy Ruckert also played with Fields at Ohio State and has been excited to see his former college teammate in Florham Park.
A sweeping reset hit the Jets front office this offseason when they handed Justin Fields a two-year, $40 million pact—$30 million guaranteed—signaling a full embrace of his dual-threat upside and a clear pivot in strategy.
The New York Jets ' offseason so far has been one where the franchise has moved in silence, much to the delight of new head coach Aaron Glenn. However, they won't be able to for much longer, with mandatory minicamp approaching and then training camp to follow. It is here that new quarterback Justin Fields will take center stage.
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Jets Wire on MSNESPN's Louis Riddick: Justin Fields 'absolutely' could have career year with the JetsESPN's Louis Riddick has some big belief in the 2025 New York Jets. The team went through a massive overhaul throughout the current offseason. It started with the hiring of Aaron Glenn as head coach and eventually led to the signing of quarterback Justin Fields.
An Insider revealed a new reason why Justin Fields rejected the Pittsburgh Steelers for the New York Jets this offseason in free agency.