Jets Shouldn't Use Post-June 1 Designation on Justin Fields

The New York Jets are likely to release Justin Fields after the start of the 2026-27 NFL league year. It’s time to dive into what’s going on with his contracts, and why it’s not necessary for the Jets to use a post-June 1 designation on him, even though they likely will. I look at the structure of the contract and the impact on the Jets in 2026, the pros and cons of the post-June 1 designation in general, and specifically dive into the impact on 2026-27 and 2027-28 for the Jets moving forward.