The rough performances sparked criticism from team owner Woody Johnson, who openly criticized Fields during the 0-7 start to the season. Fields responded days later with a victorious effort, which was a cathartic experience for the former first-round pick.

When examining who the Jets could potentially take, The Athletic recently released its mock draft following the trade deadline. Nick Baumgardner of the outlet had them selecting LaNorris Sellers out of the University of South Carolina.