The New York Jets have some concerning news regarding their quarterbacks Justin Fields and Tyrod Taylor.

According to NFL insider Ian Rapoport, coach Aaron Glenn said that neither the starting quarterback nor the backup quarterback participated in Wednesday’s practice. The first team representative is undrafted rookie Brady Cook.

“#Jets coach Aaron Glenn told reporters that quarterbacks Tyrod Taylor (groin) and Justin Fields (knee) will not practice today, while Brady Cook will get all first-team reps. They will both be evaluated later this week,” Rapoport tweeted.

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Fans on social media shared their reactions to the third-string quarterback getting a first-team opportunity while Justin Fields and Tyrod Taylor deal with injuries.

One fan commented: “Time to call Derek Carr.”

@RapSheet Time to call Derek Carr

Another fan said: “Things are getting worse but they have nothing to lose at this point.”

@RapSheet Things are getting worse but they have nothing to lose now

“This was basically a live audition for Brady Cook. Reps like this don’t happen very often for rookies,” the fan wrote.

@RapSheet This is basically Brady Cook’s live audition right now. For a newbie, sales reps like this don’t come around often👀🔥

Another fan said: “Justin Fields, I just hope he can get out of this slump. He has all the athleticism in the world, he just needs to translate it into ability on the field.”

@RapSheet Justin Fields man…I just hope he can get over the slump he’s in right now. These guys have all the athleticism in the world, he just has to translate it into ability on the field.

“If Taylor or Fields recover quickly, one of them will start. If not, Cook will get his first full start in the NFL… Think of this as a low-risk audition for a team that’s already out of playoff contention and just wants to end the season on a high note without more injuries,” one fan wrote.

@RapSheet If Taylor or Fields bounce back quickly, one of them will start. If not, Cook will get his first full start in the NFL…think of it as a low-risk audition for a team that’s already out of playoff contention and just trying to end the season on a high note without more injuries.

“The Jets are in a tough spot due to injuries, but the smart decision was to give Brady these reps to build depth. Wishing Tyrod and Justin a speedy recovery – props for this team to regroup and finish strong,” the fan commented.

@RapSheet This is a tough situation for the injured Jets, but the smart decision is to let Brady take those reps to build depth. Wishing Tyrod and Justin a speedy recovery – and props to this team to regroup and finish strong. #jets

this jet plane Justin Fields started the year as the team’s QB1. However, he was replaced by Tyrod Taylor in Week 12 after a disappointing 2-8 start. In nine games, Fields had 1,259 yards and seven passing touchdowns.

Taylor made his QB1 debut in a 23-10 loss to Team USA. baltimore ravens. He led the Jets to a Week 12 win over the Falcons.

However, he was injured in the first quarter of last week’s loss to the Dolphins. This led to Brady Cook taking over and the team losing 34-10.


Justin Fields shares his brutally honest thoughts on Tyrod Taylor coming off the bench

back Jets’ starter replaced by Tyrod TaylorFields spoke publicly about the situation last month.

The quarterback said he was initially surprised by the decision. However, he accepted his fate while vowing to improve his game.

“I didn’t expect this to happen at all,” Fields said. “The first day it happened, it was tough. It probably took me a day and a half to fully accept my character, and then last Friday, I felt like I was in a ‘fuck’ moment like, ‘Yeah, this is actually real.’

“You can call it whatever you want, but AG thought it was reasonable and he made the decision here – all I can do now is focus on myself, focus on my team and try to get better every day.”

The Jets are last in the AFC East with a 3-10 record. They will face next jacksonville jaguars Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.