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Justin Fields has officially joined the New York Jets, signing a two-year, $40 million contract with $30 million guaranteed, marking his first time in New York as their quarterback. The Jets expressed strong confidence in him following his impressive performances during several starts for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2024.
Fields, entering his fifth NFL season at age 26 and now on his third team in three years, will have the opportunity to be the full-time starter in New York. He will be paired with running back Breece Hall, who is entering his fourth season with the Jets after consecutive quality years, including an eight-touchdown season in 2024 with Aaron Rodgers.
Fields and Hall showcased their rapport on social media. Fields posted a photo captioned, "Some places don’t just change your view, they change your mind.." Hall jokingly commented, "Can you stop taking pics and Hand the ball off please," prompting Fields to reply, "You know I’m pulling it every time," hinting at the option offense New York might employ in 2025.
Fields brings significant rushing ability, having surpassed 1,000 yards on the ground in 2022. Hall nearly reached that mark in 2023 (falling six yards short) but saw his 2024 yards dip to 876, partly due to the emergence of rookie Braelon Allen (334 yards). Fields' dynamic style promises to drastically alter the Jets' offense compared to 2024 under Rodgers.
Fields demonstrated potential in 2024, going 4-2 as a starter. His two losses were by a combined six points, and he didn't throw an interception in those games, though he was sacked seven times.
The Jets, who haven't made the playoffs since 2010 or had a winning season since 2015, haven't won more than eight games in a season during the 17-game era. While avoiding the division cellar since 2022, Fields and Hall aim to lead the team to success and end the franchise's prolonged struggles.
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