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Woody Johnson’s candid comments about QB Justin Fields are a bad look for G.M. Darren Mougey

Woody Johnson’s candid comments about QB Justin Fields are a bad look for G.M. Darren Mougey

Jets owner Woody Johnson’s stunning candor regarding soon-to-be-former starting quarterback Justin Fields came with strong words of support for coach Aaron Glenn. Lost in the monologue from Johnson (or at least from the coverage of his comments to reporters) was the guy who signed Fields to a two-year, $40 million contract — G.M. Darren Mougey. “It’s hard when you have …

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Jets owner defends coach Glenn, blames winless start on QB Fields

Jets owner defends coach Glenn, blames winless start on QB Fields

Rich CiminiOct 21, 2025, 02:23 PM ET Close Rich Cimini is a staff writer who covers the New York Jets and the NFL at ESPN. Rich has covered the Jets for over 30 years, joining ESPN in 2010. Rich also hosts the Flight Deck podcast. He previously was a beat writer for the New York Daily News and is a …

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Jets’ Woody Johnson rips Justin Fields, backs Aaron Glenn

Jets’ Woody Johnson rips Justin Fields, backs Aaron Glenn

Woody Johnson’s faith in head coach Aaron Glenn isn’t shaken, but the same can’t be said for Justin Fields. The Jets are 0-7 and Fields was benched at halftime of last week’s 13-6 loss to the Panthers. Glenn hasn’t decided yet if he will go back to Fields or start Tyrod Taylor against the Bengals. The Justin Fields experiment hasn’t …

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First Call: Justin Fields benched; Kenny Pickett fumbles 1st Raiders’ snap; George Pickens shines

First Call: Justin Fields benched; Kenny Pickett fumbles 1st Raiders’ snap; George Pickens shines

Monday’s “First Call” checks in on a pair of former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterbacks trying to find traction with their new teams. George Pickens shines in Dallas. The Packers scored a victory before coming to Pittsburgh next week. And a blowout win for Duquesne yields conference recognition. Failing with Fields Ex-Steelers quarterback Justin Fields has been benched in New York. The …

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Aaron Glenn on benching Justin Fields: We needed a spark

Aaron Glenn on benching Justin Fields: We needed a spark

Jets head coach Aaron Glenn said he didn’t give any thought to benching quarterback Justin Fields during the team’s Week 6 loss to the Broncos, but he didn’t pass on another chance to make a change this week. Fields was benched to kick off the second half of Sunday’s home game against the Panthers and Tyrod Taylor took over for …

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Glenn defends Justin Fields despite Jets’ -10 net pass yards

Glenn defends Justin Fields despite Jets’ -10 net pass yards

Rich CiminiOct 12, 2025, 02:49 PM ET Close Rich Cimini is a staff writer who covers the New York Jets and the NFL at ESPN. Rich has covered the Jets for over 30 years, joining ESPN in 2010. Rich also hosts the Flight Deck podcast. He previously was a beat writer for the New York Daily News and is a …

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