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How Jets’ Justin Fields responded to Woody Johnson attacking his play

How Jets’ Justin Fields responded to Woody Johnson attacking his play

Jets head coach Aaron Glenn essentially played defense against his own team’s owner Wednesday, trying to deflect blame that had been aimed toward Justin Fields. Fields did his best not to respond at all. “I didn’t see any comment,” Fields said after practice. “Y’all know I’m not on social media at all.” The comments he allegedly did not hear or …

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Woody Johnson’s remarks about Justin Fields crossed the line

Woody Johnson’s remarks about Justin Fields crossed the line

Much has been said about the decision of Jets owner Woody Johnson to offer blunt, candid, and harsh criticism of his starting (for now) quarterback, Justin Fields. It was a stunning moment, one that only seemed less jarring due to the nonchalance with which Johnson’s words were delivered. His comments absolutely crossed the line. What business owner publicly criticizes key …

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Justin Fields: I didn’t hear Woody Johnson’s comments, he’s entitled to them

Justin Fields: I didn’t hear Woody Johnson’s comments, he’s entitled to them

Jets owner Woody Johnson’s comments about quarterback Justin Fields made a lot of headlines on Tuesday, but none of them made their way to Fields himself. That’s what Fields told multiple reporters at a Wednesday media session that he did not hear Johnson’s comments. Those comments credited head coach Aaron Glenn with turning some things around for the team, but …

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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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