Taylor was deemed a limited participant in practice Wednesday and Thursday due to a lingering knee issue. He downgraded to a non-participant Friday, but the Jets labeled the reason as "personal," and Taylor has been cleared to suit up against the Patriots. For the second straight week, he'll work as the backup QB behind rookie Brady Cook.

The Jets needed Martinez in Week 15 because Taylor and Fields were both out. That made Martinez the backup to undrafted rookie Brady Cook, who got his first start in the Jets' 48-20 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. MORE: ACL recovery timeline impacts when Patrick Mahomes, Micah Parsons will return

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The news regarding the Pittsburgh Steelers' star edge rusher TJ Watt has been quite frankly all over the place as the team prepares for a Week 15 contest against the Miami Dolphins.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/jets/onsi as Why Jets Are Starting Brady Cook Over Justin Fields, Tyrod Taylor. The New York Jets will face off against the New England Patriots on Sunday afternoon and will do so with rookie quarterback Brady Cook under center.

The goal for Brady Cook and the Jets offense Sunday and likely for their season finale: “growth.” That is according to offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand, who is turning to an undrafted rookie quarterback for a fourth straight game and third straight start in a truly lost season.

New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn made his feelings clear on benching undrafted free agent rookie quarterback Brady Cook.

The New York Jets will face off against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday and we now know who reportedly will be the backup quarterback to rookie Brady Cook. It

Despite his questionable status ahead of the Jets' Week 16 matchup with the New Orleans Saints, QB Tyrod Taylor is expected to serve as Brady Cook's backup on Sunday.

As Cook made his debut with the Jets in the aforementioned loss to Miami last Sunday, he threw for 163 yards, to go along with two interceptions, completing 14 of his 30 pass attempts. New York offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand would say that he was “really happy” with Cook's unexpected game.