Justin Fields Health, Injury Updates & History

Justin Fields sustained a concussion in Week 2 action, no two concussions are the same so he's about...

Underwent a concussion check today after the back of his head hit the turf in the second of Week 2's game, he has no NFL history with concussions, but he does in college with a family history of epilepsy

Suffered a toe injury Day 2 of Jets training camp, if injury involves area spanning toward pinky toe side of foot and tip of toe this would be better news than if it were big toe which likely would required season-ending surgery, MTP joint a more serious issue, DIP joint more manageable, PIP joint injury—especially to the pinky toe—suggests short recovery and availability for Week 1, right foot affected which is more impactful due to push-off in throwing but doesn’t significantly affect running, severity and timeline still being evaluated, optimism remains high for Justin Fields to be ready Week 1, current SIC Score 84 (high yellow), expected to rise into green high 80s by season

Is expected to be active as Russell Wilson's backup for W18 after managing through an abdomen injury for the last two games

FP and will return in W11 against the Lions - likely to have some rust associated with the 5 weeks he missed - accuracy could be an issue in his first game back depending on his feel in practice

LP all week and listed as doubtful for TNF against Panthers while recovering from W6 right thumb dislocation - doubtful essentially means out and Fields' next chance to return will come in W11 against Detroit

LP, LP ahead of W10 while recovering from W6 right thumb dislocation - chance to play Thursday but will depend on his ability to grip and spin the ball - likely to be listed as questionable and our panel of docs believe it's 50/50 he plays

LP on Monday while dealing with W6 right thumb dislocation - chance to play Thursday but will depend on his ability to grip and spin the ball - likely to be listed as questionable and our panel of docs believe it's 50/50 he plays

Practiced Friday for the first time since his W6 right thumb dislocation - chance to play Thursday but will depend on his ability to grip and spin the ball

Practiced for first time Friday but listed as doubtful for W9 - has been out since W6 with right thumb dislocation that makes it difficult to grip the ball and spin it for throws