Leaving Pittsburgh was supposed to be the next step forward. But in just one month with the Jets, disappointment has already taken over as the team stumbles through four straight losses to open the year.
For a franchise desperate for stability, the arrival of a high-profile quarterback was expected to bring hope. Instead, New York’s offense remains inconsistent, and frustrations are already spilling out both inside and outside the locker room.
Justin Fields, signed this offseason to a two-year, $40 million contract with $30 million guaranteed, admitted his frustration after Sunday’s defeat. The former Steelers starter confessed that life in New York has been far from what he imagined.
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“I regret leaving Pittsburgh for New York. Four straight losses with the Jets make it hard to believe in any future here. In Pittsburgh, there was always fight, and the fans never stopped believing,” Fields said.
The quarterback has shown flashes of brilliance. In two full games, he completed 65 percent of his passes for 471 yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for 226 yards and four more scores, proving his dual-threat ability.
Yet inconsistency remains the story. Fields led the NFL in EPA per dropback in Week 1, only to rank dead last in Week 2. A concussion sidelined him in Week 3, stalling any momentum he briefly built.
Despite averaging nearly 19 fantasy points per game when fully healthy, his production has not translated to wins. New York’s offensive identity looks fractured, and the losing skid has magnified every mistake.
For Steelers fans, Fields’ regret resonates. He left behind a culture of toughness and loyalty in Pittsburgh, only to find frustration in New York. Now the question lingers — how long will this Jets chapter last?
