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**Fields Embraces Starting Role as Jets Training Camp Begins**

Florham Park, NJ – A confident Justin Fields addressed the media on Wednesday as the Jets kicked off training camp, emphasizing the stark contrast to his situation just a year ago. Signed by the Jets in March, Fields knows he is the starting quarterback, a welcome change from his previous situation with the Steelers where he battled Russell Wilson for the starting position.

“I think you don’t have to worry about as much,” Fields stated. “You don’t have to do as much thinking… focus on getting better, focus on leading the team.”

Fields demonstrated his commitment by inviting teammates to Florida during the break between spring program and training camp for workouts, aiming to build chemistry and refine timing.

Head Coach Aaron Glenn has been impressed with Fields’ consistency and leadership since his arrival. “He’s as consistent as it is,” Glenn said. “He understands he’s our guy, but he also understands that he has to work for it, too.”

In other team news, the Jets have solidified their roster by signing wide receiver Garrett Wilson and cornerback Sauce Gardner to four-year contract extensions. Despite Glenn not having coached them in a regular season game, he expressed full confidence in the players. “The film doesn’t lie… Those two guys, they’re our foundational players. I’m glad that we got the deals done because I want them here for a long time.”

The Jets also announced the signing of offensive lineman Samuel Jackson and the activation of linebacker Aaron Smith from the Non-Football Injury (NFI) list.

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