Jets' Justin Fields Dislocates Toe: Details Revealed

New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields caused widespread panic amongst fans on Thursday.

Fields left the training camp field with an apparent lower leg injury, and all of Jets Nation held its breath. The incident occurred early in team drills when Fields, after throwing an incomplete pass, dropped to the ground and limped to the sideline with assistance from a trainer. He spent time in the medical tent before being driven to the locker room, igniting a flurry of speculation and worry on social media about the severity of his injury. Fans and analysts feared a significant setback for the Jets’ newly signed starter, who inked a two-year, $40 million deal in March.

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport soon provided clarity, however.

“Source: #Jets QB Justin Fields, carted off with a toe injury from getting stepped on from practice, suffered a dislocated toe," Rapoport wrote. "No fracture and not the big toe. He’s still undergoing tests, but that’s the initial diagnosis. Severity is unclear.” Rapoport later added, “A dislocated non-big toe for Justin Fields fits in the category of an injury that could’ve been a lot worse. But still plenty of info to gather.”

While the Jets await further test results, the initial diagnosis offers cautious optimism. Veteran Tyrod Taylor stepped in (while being publicly endorsed by head coach Aaron Glenn), but Fields’ health remains critical for the Jets’ 2025 aspirations.

It looks like the Jets dodged a bullet.