Former Bears QB Justin Fields suffers a setback at Jets camp after being carted off with an apparent lower leg injury during drills.
Former Bears QB Justin Fields Hit With Unexpected Setback Before Season originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Former Chicago QB’s fresh start takes a hit as a sudden development shakes training camp
Justin Fields’ journey in the NFL has been anything but predictable. After a rollercoaster run in Chicago—marked by flashes of brilliance and bouts of inconsistency—the Bears shifted gears, drafting Caleb Williams with the No. 1 overall pick and dealing Fields to Pittsburgh. He carved out a role splitting snaps with Russell Wilson, but his latest chapter in New York was supposed to mark a true turning point. Today, however, that storyline took an unfortunate twist.
According to an X post from ESPN insider Adam Schefter, Fields suffered an injury Thursday morning during training camp after participating in an 11-on-11 drill.
Schefter reported: ‘Jets QB Justin Fields was carted to the locker room with an apparent lower leg injury.’ No additional details have been released, leaving both fans and the franchise anxiously awaiting updates.
Jets QB Justin Fields was carted to the locker room with an apparent lower leg injury.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 24, 2025
Fields’ move to the Jets was a big headline this offseason. After signing a two-year deal in free agency, he reunited with former Ohio State teammates Garrett Wilson and Jeremy Ruckert, sparking excitement about potential chemistry in New York’s offense. His dual-threat ability was seen as a major asset in new offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand’s system, and the hope was that Fields could rejuvenate his career alongside a stacked receiving corps.
With uncertainty looming, the Jets will likely lean on veteran backup Tyrod Taylor to stabilize the quarterback room. For now, all eyes remain on Fields’ status and whether this setback will derail what many expected to be a defining year in his NFL journey.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 24, 2025, where it first appeared.
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