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New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields says his new daily habit of Bible reading has deepened his faith and shifted his focus from public approval to God's guidance.

In a clip from a training camp news conference on Tuesday that quickly gained traction online, the 25-year-old former Chicago Bear said he has grown more serious about his spiritual life over the past six months.

"I think I used to let other people's opinions shape mine," Fields told reporters. "But you can't do that because you'll start thinking like those opinions. I'm glad I've grown out of that stage, and I'm glad that the only approval I need now is from my teammates, my coaches and ultimately God."

The Ohio State University standout, who was a two-time Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year, signed a two-

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