The New York Jets are benching quarterback Justin Fields in favor of Tyrod Taylor in hopes of injecting some life into the NFL's least-productive passing offense.

Head coach Aaron Glenn informed the team on Monday of the change after hinting a switch might be imminent entering the Week 12 game at Baltimore. Tight end Jeremy Ruckert said in a brief media session on Monday that he hated being part of Fields losing his starting job.

"That's my guy. Not really sure the exact things, just I know how much he cares about us, how much he puts on the line every day," Ruckert said. "It stinks to be a part of the (demotion). And I take it personal. All the hate, all the talking that goes towards him. I take it personal because I'm one of the guys that takes the field with him.

"Wish we could do a

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