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Andre Cisco Can Change His Jets Future After Minkah Fitzpatrick Confirmed to Miss Time

The second week of the 2026 NFL season isn't even in full swing yet, and the Jets are already dealing with adversity. After exiting Week 1's victory over the Tennessee Titans with a groin injury, veteran safety Minkah Fitzpatrick "is expected to miss 2-3 weeks," according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz.

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Jets WR Omar Cooper Jr. Week-To-Week With Ankle Sprain

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports Jets WR Omar Cooper Jr. is week-to-week after suffering an ankle sprain in the team’s Week 1 win over the Dolphins. Rapoport adds Cooper had an MRI that showed some positive news, and the hope is that he returns within the next four weeks.

Minkah Fitzpatrick News / Pro Football Rumors / September 15

Jets S Minkah Fitzpatrick Expected To Miss Time

Minkah Fitzpatrick was limited to just six snaps during his Jets debut. The veteran safety is in line to miss multiple games while recovering from the groin injury he suffered on Sunday.

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Minkah Fitzpatrick News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 15

Jets S Minkah Fitzpatrick Expected To Miss 2-3 Weeks With Groin Injury

Jordan Schultz reports Jets S Minkah Fitzpatrick is expected to miss two to three weeks after suffering a groin injury in Sunday’s win over the Titans.

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When will every NFL team lose its first game in 2026?

All 32 teams have hope for a perfect 17-0 regular season as another year begins, but the odds aren't in their favor. As the season opens, we predict the first loss for each team in 2026.

Jowon Briggs News / Jets X-Factor / September 15

Why is standout young NY Jets player in the doghouse?

The New York Jets’ season-opening win over the Tennessee Titans was nearly flawless. New York looked like a professional football team. Mistakes were uncommon, the trench play was physically overwhelming, and the game plans on both sides of the ball were excellent.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / September 15

Faria: One Thought on All Jets' 22 Starters After Week 1 Domination

Things went about as well as the New York Jets could have hoped for to open the season. Gang Green dominated in all three phases of their 23-10 win over the Tennessee Titans in a game that was more of a blowout than the final score indicated.

Kenyon Sadiq News / New York Jets on SI / September 15

Jets Are Already Feeling Kenyon Sadiq's Offensive Impact (And Why the Best Is Yet to Come)

It was hard to ask for a better start to the 2026 season on Sunday as the Jets completely dominated the Titans in a 23-10 win that was really not nearly as close or competitive as the final score might indicate.

NFL News / New York Jets on SI / September 14

Jets Week 1 Awards: 10 Winners After Jets' Dominant Victory Over Titans

NASHVILLE, TN — It's a victory Monday for the Jets, and fans can't get enough of it. New York's dominant 23-10 victory over the Titans was one of the more impressive showings on the day.

New York Jets News / Athlon Sports / September 14

NY Jets Give Omar Cooper Jr. and Minkah Fitzpatrick Injury Update

There was just one thing that marred the New York Jets dominant win over the Tennessee Titans on opening day: injuries to two key players. Head coach Aaron Glenn revealed Monday that wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr., a late first-round draft choice out of national champion Indiana, sustained a high ankle sprain.

Dean Clark News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 14

Jets Hosted Two Players For Visits

The New York Jets hosted DB Dean Clark and WR Joseph Manjack for visits on Monday, per the NFL’s Official Transaction Wire. It’s worth noting the Jets signed Clark back to the practice squad on Monday.

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

Geno Smith News / A to Z Sports / September 14

Geno Smith’s dominant Week One performance should provide hope to New York Jets fans in opportunistic season

Geno Smith turned heads in his second debut with the New York Jets, receiving a ton of praise from HC Aaron Glenn and his teammates. One of the biggest takeaways from the New York Jets’ dominating Week One win in Nashville was the performance of quarterback Geno Smith.

New York Jets News / Athlon Sports / September 14

5 Best Wide Receivers in New York Jets History

At several points throughout their history, the New York Jets have found themselves in possession of some all-time great offensive talent. The Jets were rather fearsome in their early years, much thanks to Joe Namath and Ken O’Brien as well as Emerson Boozer and Freeman McNeil.

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New York Jets News / Athlon Sports / September 14

5 Best Running Backs in New York Jets History

The New York Jets may be one of the most consistently plagued teams in the history of the NFL, but they can certainly develop a running back. Led by one of the more promising young units in the league with Breece Hall, Braelon Allen and Isaiah Davis, the Jets’ offense figures to be buoyed by their running backs once again this year.

New York Jets News / Athlon Sports / September 14

5 Best Quarterbacks in New York Jets History

Oh, the New York Jets. The most cursed franchise in all of football. And a team that, despite vowing them off year after year, keeps its fans coming back again and again.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 14

What the Jets Have (Not) Accomplished Is Actually Pretty Amazing

The Buffalo Bills have the longest current streak of making the playoffs. They’ve reached the postseason seven years in a row, and — after Josh Allen shredded an outstanding Houston Texans defense to kick off the 2026 season — it looks like eight will be a formality.

T'Vondre Sweat News / New York Jets on SI / September 14

3 Unsung Heroes Stand Out in Jets' Week 1 Win Over Titans (T'Vondre Sweat's Impact Is Clear)

NASHVILLE, TN — Any win in the NFL is hard. But for the first time in years, the Jets made it look easy on Sunday. New York dominated the lowly Titans and former head coach Robert Saleh to the tune of a 23-10 score that appeared closer than the game ended up being.

Jarvis Brownlee News / A to Z Sports / September 14

Titans cast-offs Jarvis Brownlee Jr, T’Vondre Sweat get the last laugh against their former team on social media after big Jets Week 1 win

The Titans sent Brownlee and Sweat packing. They both came back to where they were drafted in Week 1 and helped their team embarrass their old team. Adding

NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 14

New York Jets PFF Grades Underline How They Dominated Tennessee Titans

The New York Jets dismantled the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, winning by 23-10 in a game that wasn’t really that close. There were questions heading into the opening game of the 2026 season for the Jets.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 14

Top rookie performances from NFL Week 1

We didn't see a single rookie quarterback take the field in NFL Week 1, but a few first-year players stood out as future stars in their debuts. Let's check out four rookies who made instant impressions with their respective teams in Week 1.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / September 14

Jets, Giants accomplish feat not done since 2009 season

Both teams opened their 2026-27 season with convincing wins.

Giants WR Malik Nabers tackled by unlikely team member in his first game back from major injury

Giants players add to John Harbaugh hype train after win over Cowboys

More information revealed on when Giants' Malik Nabers decided to play in win over Cowboys

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New York Jets News / Pro Football Rumors / September 13

Jets Believe Rookie WR Omar Cooper Jr. Suffered High Ankle Sprain

The Jets were able to pull a win out of their trip to Nashville to open the season today, but they lost a couple key players along the way. Three-time All-Pro safety Minkah Fitzpatrick missed a good portion of his Jets debut after hurting his groin, and first-round rookie wideout Omar Cooper Jr.

New York Jets News / Field Level Media / September 13

Jets WR Omar Cooper Jr. (ankle), S Minkah Fitzpatrick (groin) exit opener

New York Jets rookie wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. was ruled out for the remainder of their season opener Sunday at the Tennessee Titans with an ankle injury.

NBA News / Yardbarker / September 11

Watch: Boy sweetly thanks grandfather for Knicks title during 9/11 remembrance

One of the most chilling aspects of the yearly Sept. 11, 2001 remembrance ceremony held in Lower Manhattan each year involves family members and friends reading the names of 9/11 victims. During Friday's event, one boy produced an unexpected moment of levity when he mentioned someone he never got the chance to meet.

Jalen Brunson back on big New York stage before Knicks' title defense

Miles McBride future may depend on a line the Knicks refuse to cross

Aaron Glenn News / Yardbarker / September 9