New York Jets: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 19

Jets lose receiver to IR ahead of Week 2 game vs. Packers

The New York Jets will be without rookie wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. against the Green Bay Packers in Week 2. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Jets will place Cooper on injured reserve after he sprained his ankle in the Jets’ Week 1 win over the Tennessee Titans.

New York Jets News / Pro Football Rumors / September 19

Jets Place WR Omar Cooper On IR

The Jets are expected to place rookie wide receiver Omar Cooper on injured reserve due to an ankle sprain, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The first-round pick will now be sidelined until at least Week 5.

New York Jets News / Pro Football Rumors / September 19

Jets To Place WR Omar Cooper On IR

The Jets are expected to place rookie wide receiver Omar Cooper on injured reserve due to an ankle sprain, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The first-round pick will now be sidelined until at least Week 5.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Omar Cooper Jr. News / Athlon Sports / September 19

Jets Make Omar Cooper Jr. Decision Ahead of Week 2

The 2026-2027 NFL season got off to a promising start for the New York Jets with their victory over the Tennessee Titans. Now, ahead of their Week 2 matchup against the Green Bay Packers, the Jets have placed a key offensive player on Injured Reserve.

NFL News / Jets X-Factor / September 19

NY Jets have a secret weapon to unleash against Packers

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Omar Cooper Jr. News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 19

Jets Placing WR Omar Cooper Jr. On IR

Ian Rapoport reports that the Jets are placing WR Omar Cooper Jr. on injured reserve to give him time to recover from his sprained ankle. New York also elevated K Jason Sanders and LB Troy Reeder for Week 2.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / September 19

Jets Weekend Notebook: Kicking Situation Takes New Turn, and Eyes on Green Bay

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- It has been over 10 years since the New York Jets have started a season 2-0. The quarterback at the time: Ryan Fitzpatrick. The head coach: Todd Bowles.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 19

AFC Notes: Aaron Glenn, Bobby Slowik, Malik Willis, Dolphins, Jets

Dolphins OC Bobby Slowik on QB Malik Willis finding a balance between getting the ball off quickly and extending plays: “Me and him working together in

NFL News / New York Jets on SI / September 19

3 Jets Overreactions Heading Into Week 2 Packers Showdown: A Genuine Talent Edge?

Ah, Week 1. The time when bad teams get a sliver of hope and expect wins to quickly follow, while playoff contenders panic over a bad showing to start the season.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

D'Angelo Ponds News / New York Jets on SI / September 18

What to Expect from D'Angelo Ponds in First Game Action on Sunday

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Not even a full calendar year ago, D'Angelo Ponds was a key cog in a national championship team at Indiana. Now, the second-round corner of the New York Jets is about to suit up for his first NFL game.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 18

New York Jets Need Their Starting Running Back to Set the Terms Sunday vs. Green Bay Packers

The New York Jets have put their Week 2 formula on running back Breece Hall. Hall opened the season with 22 carries for 102 yards and a touchdown, and

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Aaron Glenn News / Athlon Sports / September 18

New York Jets Coach Aaron Glenn Has an Edge Against the Green Bay Packers

As the former defensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions, Aaron Glenn saw the Green Bay Packers twice a year. That experience could give his New York Jets a slight advantage in Sunday’s home opener against the Pack. Glenn faced Green Bay eight times as Detroit’s defensive coordinator from 2021–24.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 18

New York Jets Will Likely Stick to the Ground Against Green Bay Packers

The New York Jets are adopting a strategy straight out of the Rex Ryan era: ground and pound. Look for the Jets to deploy the same strategy against Green Bay in this weekend’s home opener that they used to humiliate the Tennessee Titans in Week 1.

Minkah Fitzpatrick News / Field Level Media / September 18

Jets rule out S Minkah Fitzpatrick (groin) vs. Packers

The New York Jets ruled out safety Minkah Fitzpatrick for Sunday's home opener against the Green Bay Packers. He sustained a groin injury on the sixth play of the Week 1 victory at Tennessee and did not practice this week.

Sam Darnold News / Yardbarker / September 16

Seahawks remain optimistic about Sam Darnold despite latest news

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NFL News / Yardbarker / September 16

Packers have another reason to worry ahead of Jets clash

On top of their bad Week 1 showing, the Packers have another reason to be worried heading into their game against the New York Jets this weekend.

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New York Jets News / Field Level Media / September 15

Jets S Minkah Fitzpatrick, WR Omar Cooper Jr. expected to miss multiple games

Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick is expected to miss multiple games with a groin injury that limited him to six snaps in New York's Week 1 win over the Titans.

Omar Cooper Jr. News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 15

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.

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