PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Justin Fields is the New York Jets' QB1 right now — and they hope for the foreseeable future.
While speaking to reporters Sunday at the NFL's league meetings, new general manager Darren Mougey left no doubt as to who's atop the Jets' depth chart.
“We believe Justin is the starter,” Mougey said. “We believe in Justin. We believe we can win with Justin, so we’re excited about Justin.”
The Jets signed Fields to a two-year, $40 million contract — including $30 million in guarantees — on March 10. The 26-year-old quarterback is making starter-type money, so Mougey's declaration wasn't a major surprise.