Jets coach declines to name starter as Fields and Taylor compete

New York Jets coach Aaron Glenn declined Monday to name a starting quarterback for Sunday’s game against the Cleveland Browns, saying he will keep the decision private as the team returns from a bye following a 39-38 comeback win over the Cincinnati Bengals. The move leaves Justin Fields and Tyrod Taylor competing for the job while the Jets seek consistency on offense amid trade speculation surrounding several key players.

Glenn said he would not reveal the starter for competitive reasons and that the conversations about the role will remain between him and the player. Taylor is expected to practice this week after missing the Bengals game with a knee injury, while Fields started that comeback and produced what the team described as a strong performance. Fields has not thrown an interception in seven starts this season, completing 64.1 percent of his passes for 1,089 yards and five touchdowns, and he has added 288 rushing yards with three touchdowns. Taylor has appeared in three games, with one start, completing 62.3 percent of his passes for 379 yards with three touchdowns and three interceptions.

Fields’ recent form followed a turbulent stretch that included being benched...