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Jets Quarterback Tyrod Taylor Ruled Out for Week 8 Clash
26 Oct
Summary
- Tyrod Taylor ruled out for Week 8 game due to knee injury
- Maligned Justin Fields to start in Taylor's absence
- Jets owner Woody Johnson criticizes Fields' poor performance
On October 25, 2025, it was revealed that New York Jets quarterback Tyrod Taylor has been ruled out for the team's Week 8 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. Taylor is currently battling a knee injury and will not be traveling with the team.
This means that the much-maligned Justin Fields will once again take over as the starting quarterback for the Jets. Fields has struggled this season, and Jets owner Woody Johnson has been highly critical of his performance. Johnson suggested this week that the team could start winning games "if we can just complete a pass," indicating his frustration with Fields' inability to consistently connect with his receivers.
The Jets had initially listed Taylor as questionable for the game, but it now appears his injury was more serious than the team had let on. Taylor underwent knee surgery earlier this summer and missed most of the team's training camp. It seems the same knee issue has flared up, forcing him to sit out this crucial Week 8 contest.
With Taylor sidelined, the spotlight will once again be on Fields as he tries to turn around the Jets' struggling offense. The team is hoping he can find a way to start completing more passes and lead them to their first win of the season.
