Fields builds momentum toward Jets return for Monday night vs. Dolphins

Justin Fields was listed as a full participant in Jets practice Friday for a second consecutive day, giving him momentum to be cleared to return to the lineup Monday night against the Dolphins. The 26-year-old quarterback sat out Sunday’s loss to the Buccaneers after suffering a concussion in Week 2 against the Bills.

“There’s a reason we brought him here to be the quarterback, and again, coming off that first game was really, really good. It would be great to get him back. So, hopefully that happens,” offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand said before Friday’s session.

Veteran backup Tyrod Taylor started in Fields’ place against Tampa Bay, and he completed 26 of 36 passes for 197 yards with two touchdowns and an interception that was returned by the Bucs for a score late in the second quarter. He also rushed for 48 yards on eight attempts.

Fields, who signed a two-year deal worth $40 million in March, scored two rushing touchdowns and threw for another TD in the Jets’ season-opening loss to Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers. Special teams coordinator Chris Banjo said he was ahead of Aaron Glenn down the sideline during the head coach’s now-viral dance following Will McDonald’s blocked field goal return for a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Bucs.

Jarvis Brownlee Jr. (ankle) and Jermaine Johnson (ankle) did not practice and appear unlikely to play against the Dolphins. Brownlee was acquired earlier this week in a trade with the Titans. Kene Nwangwu (hamstring) was limited, while Tony Adams (hip), Josh Reynolds (hamstring) and Jay Tufele (illness) were upgraded from limited Thursday to full participants.