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Justin Fields Benching Ignites Wild Jets-Ravens Trade Speculation

The Jets benched Justin Fields last week. Could they look to trade him now?
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New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields (7) throws the ball during a game against the Carolina Panthers at MetLife Stadium, Oct 19, 2025, East Rutherford, NJ, USA.
New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields (7) throws the ball during a game against the Carolina Panthers at MetLife Stadium, Oct 19, 2025, East Rutherford, NJ, USA. | Yannick Peterhans / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

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The New York Jets added Justin Fields in free agency this past offseason and it's gone as poorly as one could imagine. Fields was solid in Week 1, but struggling in Week 2 before suffering a concussion. He returned later on and was solid again, but the Jets failed to record a win.

In Week 6, Fields and the Jets offense reached a new low. They failed to find the end zone as the Denver Broncos' defense embarassed them from start to finish. Fields was sacked for 55 yards and only threw for 45 yards, posting a horrendous negative 10 net passing yards. Week 7 was much of the same, as Fields struggled mightily in the first half, resulting in Coach Aaron Glenn benching his starter at halftime.

Sporting News' Jarrett Bailey recently pitched the wild idea that the Jets could trade Fields after benching him. Bailey listed the Baltimore Ravens as one of the top potential landing spots in this bold suggestion.

Jets are unlikely to trade Justin Fields despite benching the young star

New York Jets quarterback Justin Field
Oct 19, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields (7) prepares to throw the ball in the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images | Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

"The Ravens have been awful on offense ever since Lamar Jackson went down. In two games without the two-time MVP, they've scored 13 points," Bailey wrote. "Cooper Rush is about as useful as a bag of lettuce under center. Fields could at least make plays with his legs in a way that Rush can't should Jackson miss anymore time."

This idea seems a bit wild on the surface. The Jets don't seem likely to cut ties with Fields in this way. Instead, they'd let him walk in free agency at the end of the season. The Jets especially wouldn't want to trade him for a late round pick, which is the only way it would make sense for the other team.

For the Ravens, this idea would make a lot of sense, if it was done for a late round pick, which has already been stated to be unlikely. Fields would be a good backup to Lamar Jackson, as the Ravens wouldn't need to reinvent their offense for the backup. But with Jackson expected to return in the net week or two, the Ravens don't need to press to hard about a backup signal caller.

The idea could make sense in the perfect scenario, but it remains extremely unlikely.

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ZACH PRESSNELL

Zach Pressnell has experience covering all major US sports at both the professional and collegiate levels. He’s produced content for FanSided, Blog Red Machine, The Game Haus, Bethany College Athletics and the Bethany College online newspaper, He graduated from Bethany College (WV) with a degree in Communications and Media Arts, specializing in Sports Journalism. Pressnell was also a four-year member of the baseball team where he earned himself All-PAC recognition as a pitcher (and a cool Tommy John surgery scar). Now, Pressnell specializes in NFL and MLB coverage for Sports Illustrated’s “On SI” network among others. For all business/marketing inquiries regarding "New York Jets On SI," please reach out to Scott Neville: scott@wtfsports.org

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