Introduction to Jets Training Camp 2025
The New York Jets have begun their training camp for the 2025 season, marking the start of a new era for the team. With the goal of ending their 14-year playoff drought, general manager Darren Mougey and head coach Aaron Glenn will be closely watching the team’s performance. The preseason slate is set to open on August 9 against the Green Bay Packers, giving the Jets time to examine their roster before the exhibition opener.
Quarterback Room: A New Era
The Jets have a new face in their quarterback room, signing Justin Fields on a two-year deal. Tyrod Taylor remains from last season, playing in the final year of his two-year pact. How the two adjust to Tanner Engstrand’s offense will be vital to their success.
Jul 23, 2025; Florham Park, NY, USA; New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields (7) participates in a drill during training camp at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
Quarterback Performance
Fields opened the season as the Pittsburgh Steelers’ starting quarterback, starting six of his 10 appearances. He finished with a 4-2 record, 1,106 passing yards, 289 rushing yards, and 10 touchdowns, split evenly between rushing and passing. When he was an upstart with the Chicago Bears, he was touted as versatile with his arms and legs, rushing for a career-high 1,143 yards in 2022, which he hasn’t been able to replicate in his past two seasons. Taylor saw limited action, appearing in two games as a backup, throwing for 119 yards and three touchdowns with no interceptions.
Mobile Quarterbacks
Taylor is also someone who has the tendency to use his feet, boasting 2,281 rushing yards in his 14-year career, averaging 5.6 yards per attempt and 24.3 per game. Fields uses the ground game more efficiently, rushing for 6.0 yards per attempt and 50.2 per game. With both quarterbacks being mobile options, it’s important to watch not just who wins the battle to be the starter in the opener, but also how the offense uses their strengths.
Offensive Line Development
A focus on the offense is the development of the offensive line. It was a red flag in previous years but took a step forward last year, finishing 17th ranked according to Pro Football Focus. The team addressed the issue at the Draft in April, drafting Armand Membou with their first-round pick. It’s the second straight year the Jets have drafted a lineman in Round 1, with Olu Fashanu joining the team in 2024.
New Additions to the Offensive Line
The two join center Joe Tippmann, and guards Alijah Vera-Tucker and Marquis Hayes. New York suffered some losses in the trenches, losing Morgan Moses to the New England Patriots and Tyrone Smith to retirement. With two starters now off the roster, New York will need names to step up. While plagued with injuries early in his career, Vera-Tucker stayed healthy and appeared in 15 games. Max Mitchell took a backseat from a starting role two years ago, and Chukwuma Okorafor signed in the offseason as a potential backup. With him and center Josh Myers added as depth, the preseason will be vital for the Jets to see what they have in their current OL group to fill the voids left by two starters.
Conclusion
The Jets’ training camp is underway, and there are several storylines to watch, including the quarterback room and the development of the offensive line. With new additions and returning players, the team is looking to end their playoff drought. The preseason will be crucial in determining the team’s success, and fans will be eagerly watching to see how the team performs.
FAQs
- What is the Jets’ goal for the 2025 season?
The Jets’ goal is to end their 14-year playoff drought. - Who are the new additions to the quarterback room?
The Jets signed Justin Fields on a two-year deal, and Tyrod Taylor remains from last season. - What is the status of the offensive line?
The offensive line was a red flag in previous years but took a step forward last year, finishing 17th ranked according to Pro Football Focus. The team addressed the issue at the Draft in April, drafting Armand Membou with their first-round pick. - When does the preseason slate open?
The preseason slate opens on August 9 against the Green Bay Packers.For more on the Jets, visit AMNY.com
