Justin Fields: I didn’t hear Woody Johnson’s comments, he’s entitled to them - NBC Sports

Original story by: NBCSports.com Last updated: Oct 22, 2025

Context: New York Jets owner Woody Johnson's critical comments regarding quarterback Justin Fields' performance have surfaced. Fields stated he was unaware of these comments until they were relayed to him by reporters.
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Detailed Summary:
- Woody Johnson's comments, made on Tuesday, questioned the team's quarterback situation, specifically mentioning a "rating that he's got" and the difficulty of completing passes. He also credited head coach Aaron Glenn with making some positive changes for the team.
- Justin Fields expressed that he was not bothered by Johnson's remarks and acknowledged the owner's right to express his opinion.
- These comments followed Fields being benched at halftime of a recent loss to the Panthers in favor of Tyrod Taylor.
- However, head coach Aaron Glenn has not yet named a starting quarterback for the upcoming game against the Bengals.
- Both Justin Fields and Tyrod Taylor reportedly took snaps with the first-team offense during practice on Wednesday.