Jets HC Aaron Glenn has handed the Week 12 keys to veteran Tyrod Taylor; he’ll start Sunday in Baltimore. That’s the official word, delivered publicly via Adam Schefter on X onNovember 19, 2025. The move ends the Justin Fields experiment, at least for now, and signals a clear change-of-course from the Jets’ sideline.
*“Jets HC Aaron Glenn officially announced QB Tyrod Taylor will start Sunday vs. the Ravens.*”Adam Schefterposted.
Jets HC Aaron Glenn officially announced QB Tyrod Taylor will start Sunday vs. the Ravens. pic.twitter.com/TGEhLUSIbK
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 19, 2025
Tyrod Taylor Brings Stability to a Shaky New York Jets Offense
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Sep 9, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; New York Jets quarterback Tyrod Taylor (2) before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
The Jets are 2–8 and need fewer drama points than steady execution. Enter Tyrod Taylor, the 36-year-old veteran with a long résumé and a reputation for protecting the ball. Aaron Glenn informed the roster Monday in their return meeting, and the signal-call decision wasn’t ripped from rumor mill chatter; multiple outlets confirmed the move.
This is about damage control and evaluation. Taylor, a journeyman starter, won’t bring a flashy arc but brings experience under pressure. He’s started before this season in spot duty and has shown game-management competence. The Jets will now run a short-to-intermediate offense that emphasizes rhythm, quick decisions, and fewer downfield gambles. That’s smart, given a porous pass-pro and a receiving corps that needs consistent quarterback timing.
For Justin Fields, this benching is painful and immediate. Teammates acknowledged the difficulty in the locker room after Glenn’s announcement; veteran tight end Jeremy Ruckert evensaid he “hated being part” of Fields losing the job. That human cost matters as much as the Xs and Os.
From a roster-near view, this move buys the Jets two things: time to evaluate alternatives (draft or free agent paths for 2026) and a clearer read on whether offensive play-calling is the problem or the quarterback. If Taylor stabilizes the offense, Glenn can make a data-backed case for offseason change. If not, the benching will accelerate roster shakeups.
Tyrod Taylor starting vs. the Ravens isn’t a narrative twist; it’s a tactical reset. The Jets have swapped volatility for game management. Now, everything rides on whether the 36-year-old’s steadiness can translate to production in a hostile Baltimore environment.