The New York Jets have a fresh quarterback to replace Aaron Rodgers, who, despite having won four NFL MVP awards and winning a Super Bowl, still does not have a new team. Yet, the Jets don’t care, because they got their Rodgers replacement.
Who will be quarterbacking the Jets in 2025? It’s actually someone who’s known more for what he’s achieved with his legs than his arm. But he’s definitely getting paid like a quarterback as opposed to a running back.
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New York Jets sign Justin Fields to contract worth $20M per season
While the Pittsburgh Steelers were interested in re-signing him, Justin Fields reportedly only wanted to go back if he was guaranteed the team’s starting quarterback job. That didn’t happen.
So, Fields is moving on, to the New York Jets.
According to ESPN’s NFL insider Adam Schefter, the Jets have signed Fields to a two-year contract worth up to $40 million. It also includes $30 million in guarantees.
At that rate, Fields is fully expected to begin the season as the Jets’ starting quarterback, where he’ll reunite with former Ohio State teammate Garrett Wilson. Fields led the Steelers to a 4-2 record last season and he’s still just 26 years old.
Teams are itching to try to uncover the next young, overlooked quarterback who has yet to reach his full potential, and the Jets believe they’ve found theirs with Fields.
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