New York Jets starting quarterback Justin Fields has been tossed aside by two NFL teams over the last couple of years.

Formerly a first-round pick of the Chicago Bears, Fields was unable to improve enough as a passer to lead the Windy City to playoff success. After being shipped to Pittsburgh, the Ohio State product started the year 4-2, but was benched for the veteran in Russell Wilson.

Now, Fields is on his third team in as many years, but the Jets have given him the keys to their entire offense.

As he gears up to play his former team in Pittsburgh during Week 1, the 26-year-old is more than ready for a little revenge, even if he won’t come out and say it.

Justin Fields prepares for Week 1 foe

Fields has improved as a passer in most statistical categories each year. While those improvements haven’t been enough to save his job, the Jets feel confident they can get quality football out of him in 2025.

It all starts on Sunday, though, against the team that sent him to the bench for an aging quarterback.

Despite the anger that could come from a decision like that, Fields is relaxed entering Sunday.

“Like I told you guys before, I’m a big believer in everything happens for a reason,” Fields said after practice Tuesday regarding his departure from Pittsburgh. “Like I said, I was in a spot last year where I was able to see the game from a different perspective. I learned a lot from Russ and all the other vets there. So, not at all.”

There is good reason to believe Fields can be successful with the Jets.

New York is building a run-first offense that allows the former first-round pick to “play quarterback,” as head coach Aaron Glenn said back in March. An offense predicated on movement and quick reads should allow Fields to play a brand of football in which he can succeed.

As confident as New York may be in its quarterback, though, Fields still has a long way to go.

He may gloss over an upcoming matchup against his former team, but the showdown against Pittsburgh is a good benchmark for Fields this season.

Pull out a win, or play well in a loss, and Jet fans will hold out hope for his development.

Play poorly, though, and the pitchforks will be out quite early in his time with the team.