Jets' Justin Fields participates in camp days after toe injury - ESPN

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields took a short dropback, planted on his right foot and fired a quick slant to wide receiver Garrett Wilson, his former Ohio State teammate. It was only a 7-on-7 drill, not a full-team period, but it represented progress.

Fields, who dislocated a toe on his right foot Thursday, returned to practice Saturday on a limited basis. The Jets starter did positional work and 7-on-7 but was held out of team drills as a precaution. He could be back to full participation next week. The Jets resume training camp Monday after a day off.

"Just trying to ease him in," coach Aaron Glenn said after practice. "We said before, it's going to be a collaborative process between him, [the training staff] and myself to make sure he's ready ready when he gets involved in team drills and things like that.

"I thought he did a good job in 7-on-7. The thing is he has a ways to go until we get him out there. We're going to make sure we keep the protocol going to make sure he's ready."

The Jets endured some anxious moments Thursday, when Fields' toe got stepped on by an offensive lineman and he was transported via cart to the locker room. A short time later, tests showed that it was a minor injury. He was listed as day-to-day.

On Friday, Fields dressed for practice but remained a spectator for the duration. On Saturday, he was back in action -- sort of.

With no pass rush in 7-on-7, it was a stress-free return. He didn't have to dodge pass rushers or worry about getting stepped on again by a teammate. Basically, it was catch-and-throw, with little movement in the pocket.

And he was practically flawless, completing eight of nine passes. The lone incompletion was a sideline pass to rookie wide receiver Arian Smith, who caught the ball but failed to get both feet inbounds.

Fields excited the crowd with a deep completion to wide receiver Tyler Johnson, who split the safeties on a post route. It was one of the highlight plays for the offense.

The Jets are four practices into camp, with Fields having participated fully in only one practice. Glenn said he's not worried about the lost time.

"He's going to be just fine," Glenn said.

Time isn't an issue; the Jets have six weeks before they face the Pittsburgh Steelers in the season opener at MetLife Stadium.

Once again, backup Tyrod Taylor ran the starting offense Saturday. His best throw was a tight-window completion to wide receiver Josh Reynolds, who was well covered by cornerback Sauce Gardner, on a long sideline pass.