Jets’ Glenn ‘evaluating everything,’ including possible QB change

FLORHAM PARK, NJ — New York Jets coach Aaron Glenn, often defiant when asked about his quarterback situation, took a different approach Friday. In a sober tone, he seemed open to a change of quarterback.

“I evaluate everything, to be honest with you,” Glenn said.

He has more time to consider whether he will bench Justin Fields in favor of Tyrod Taylor, as the Jets (2-8) enjoy a mini-bye following their 27-14 loss to the New England Patriots on Thursday night.

On the surface, it’s no different from recent weeks — the cautious coach declined to name a starter before each of the last three games — but this time Glenn acknowledged that Fields’ performance was lacking.

“Obviously we need to do a better job in the passing game and a lot of that has to do with Justin getting the ball to the right guys,” Glenn said.

Fields passed for 116 yards against the Patriots, including just 23 in the first half. He’s totaled just 505 yards in his last five starts, including one in which he was pulled at halftime.

“Not good enough,” Fields said of his latest outing.

The Jets are averaging a league-low 139.9 passing yards per game, which would be the lowest in the NFL since the 2022 Chicago Bears (130.5). Fields was the Bears’ quarterback that year.

Glenn noted that Fields “did some good things” against the Patriots — he ran for a total of 67 yards and a touchdown — but he also pointed out “there were some open guys that we missed.”

Fields also had three drops, including two from wide receiver Adonai Mitchell, who made his Jets debut after being acquired from the Indianapolis Colts in the Sauce Gardner trade at the deadline.

Glenn said he was looking for more than the proverbial spark, which is described as “a short-term deal.” I don’t know if that’s what the other coaches’ decisions are, but, man, I want to make the decision to give us a chance to win.

“Regardless of the outcome of the evaluation process, just know that the reason I make the decision I make gives us the best chance of winning.”

The Jets, who return to action Nov. 23 against the Baltimore Ravens, won’t make the playoffs, but they hope to finish Glenn’s first season on a high note. This would create a positive vibe as they head into the first of two critical offseasons. With five first-round picks in 2026 and 2027, they have the potential for a bright future.

Fields’ future is uncertain. He received a two-year, $40 million contract from the Jets, including a $30 million guarantee, but they could leave after one year. They could draft a quarterback and bring in another veteran.

His receiving corps is patchwork, especially with Garrett Wilson out of the lineup. Their No. 1 receiver has missed three of the last four games. He was placed on injured reserve Thursday with a sprained knee, meaning he will miss at least three more games. Glenn said he didn’t expect it to be a long-term injury.

“I mean, yeah, it’s tough, but at the end of the day, you can’t complain about it,” Fields said of the revolving door at receiver. “That’s the situation we find ourselves in right now.”

Glenn seemed disappointed by the latest loss. The Jets, trying to win their third straight game, trailed by just seven early in the fourth quarter, but their offense generated nothing thereafter.

“I get frustrated with every loss,” Glenn said, “but this one was really frustrating, the fact that we had the opportunity to show the world exactly how much we grew as a team over the three phases.”