FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Justin Fields is getting closer to returning from a concussion and starting at quarterback for the Jets again.

Fields practiced on Thursday. He remains in the concussion protocol, but if he clears the remaining hurdles, he will start Monday night when the Jets (0-3) play in Miami.

“If he’s cleared, he’s the starter,” Aaron Glenn said.

Tyrod Taylor , who started Sunday in Tampa, again will be the backup quarterback when Fields is good to go. Taylor completed 26 of 36 passes for 197 yards and two touchdowns in the 29-27 loss. Taylor also threw a pick-6 and lost a fumble.

It was expected that Fields would regain his starting job when healthy. The Jets signed him to a two-year, $40 million contract with $30 million guaranteed and tailored the offense around his sk

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