The New York Jets are invested in quarterback Justin Fields this season. Entering the first year of a transitional era under new GM Darren Mougey and head coach Aaron Glenn, the Jets signed Fields to a two-year contract worth $40 million. That’s a bridge-type deal for a starting quarterback in today’s NFL.
Still, the Jets are surrounding Fields with the tools required to be successful. We’ve identified three reasons why Fields could enjoy success in 2025.
Aaron Glenn is a stabilizing figure
Jun 11, 2025; Florham Park, NY, USA; New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn looks on during minicamp at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
Fields will play for a terrific head coach in Aaron Glenn in 2025. Coach Glenn could act as a stabilizing figure in the young quarterback’s career. Fields played for Matt Nagy and Matt Eberflus in Chicago, both who proved to be lackluster coaching leaders. Playing for Mike Tomlin in 2024, he was 4-2 as a starter.
Garrett Wilson is a safety blanket
East Rutherford, NJ — September 29 — Aaron Rodgers of the Jets looks to pass to Garrett Wilson but Wilson didnÕt turn around to look for the ball as there was a miss communication of the play in the fourth quarter as the Denver Broncos edged the New York Jets 10-9 at MetLife Stadium.
Fields will inherit a phenomenal go-to receiver in Garrett Wilson. Wilson has consistently produced despite receiving terrible quarterback play throughout the majority of his Jets career. Fields will appreciate having such a reliable weapon at his disposal.
The Jets’ offensive line
FLORHAM PARK, NJ – JULY 28: Alijah Vera-Tucker #75 of the New York Jets during morning practice at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center on July 28, 2021 in Florham Park, New Jersey. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
The Jets could have a fantastic offensive line in front of Fields. Olu Fashanu and Armand Membou project as long-term bookends at offensive tackle. John Simpson and Alijah Vera-Tucker were excellent at guard last season. Fields consistently had terrible O-line play in Chicago and Pittsburgh, and this could be the best protection unit he’s ever seen.
This article originally appeared on Jets Wire: Jets QB Justin Fields: 3 reasons why he’ll succeed in 2025