His contract indicated as much.
But Jets general manager Darren Mougey made it official on Sunday. Justin Fields is New York's starting quarterback heading into next season. He won't face competition for the job from backup Tyrod Taylor or anybody else.
"He is the starter," Mougey told reporters at a news conference on Sunday. "But Tyrod is going to be on his heels. Tyrod’s a pro’s pro. So really, it’s gonna be a great asset for Justin in the quarterback room.
"Tyrod’s been around the league for a long time. He knows what it takes to prepare and prep for this league and be ready to play.