Justin Fields ruled out with concussion as Jets face Buccaneers

In the United States, Justin Fields, the quarterback for the New York Jets, was placed in the concussion protocol after sustaining an injury during a game on September 10, 2025. The incident occurred in the fourth quarter of a loss to the Buffalo Bills, where he was sacked by Joey Bosa, causing the back of his head to hit the ground. Following the hit, Fields was down for several moments before walking off the field under his own power but did not return to the game. Coach Aaron Glenn confirmed on September 13, 2025, that Fields would not be participating in the upcoming game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers due to the lingering effects of the concussion. Fields’ replacement, Tyrod Taylor, who is a veteran quarterback with extensive experience in the NFL, will take over as the starter for this matchup. Taylor demonstrated effectiveness while filling in for Fields during the game against the Bills, completing seven of 11 passes for 56 yards, including a touchdown. The Jets will rely on Taylor as they attempt to achieve their first victory of the season. With his experience and dual-threat capability, Coach Glenn expressed confidence in Taylor’s ability to navigate the offense, noting his extensive knowledge from years spent in the league. Taylor, who has started in multiple teams over his football career, is expected to manage the struggles of the team by leveraging his expertise under pressure. Consequently, the team is preparing for their game against the Buccaneers on September 17, 2025, with Taylor at the helm. In terms of injuries, Fields reportedly took a significant blow, marking what seems to be his first documented concussion in his NFL career. Coach Glenn has deemed this week a time for Fields to focus on recovery from this injury, which can have serious implications on a player’s long-term health. As the Jets evaluate their roster and injury report, attention is also given to several other key players who are nursing various injuries while aiming for a return to the field.