New York Jets: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Jets Fans Sound Off Ahead of Packers Game

The New York Jets play the Green Bay Packers today at MetLife Stadium, and after opening the season with a convincing win over the Tennessee Titans, Jets fans are ready to find out just how much has really changed.

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

Jets OnSI Exclusive: Kingsley Enagbare Faces Former Team with One Goal in Mind

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — It wasn't too long ago that the New York Jets had one of the most feared defensive lines in football. After a rash of free agent departures and questionable trades, the group considered one of the best in the NFL took a major nosedive in 2025: finishing as a bottom-five team in both sacks and pressures.

Jason Sanders News / JetNation.com / September 19

Jets WR Omar Cooper to IR, Elevate Sanders for Pack on Sunday

The Jets have placed injured rookie wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. on short-term injured reserve. This comes as a result of the ankle sprain he suffered in week 1 against the Titans. So now the Jets will be without Cooper for at least four weeks. With the Jets sitting at 1-0 and plenty of weapons to work with this is the right move.

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New York Jets News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 19

Jets Announce Three Roster Moves

The New York Jets announced that they’ve made three roster moves in preparation for Sunday’s game. The full list includes: Jets placed WR Omar Cooper Jr.

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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.

New York Jets News / Athlon Sports / September 19

New York Jets Count on Jason Sanders, But May Miss Will McDonald IV Against Packers

Former Miami Dolphin Jason Sanders will handle the kicking duties for the New York Jets for the second weekend, the team has announced. But it’s not a sure thing he’ll last the entire season in the position.

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

Why Isaiah Williams Will Be Jets' X-Factor in Week 2 vs. Packers

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Injuries are constant in the NFL. The best teams are able to weather key injuries throughout the course of a season. The bad teams aren't.

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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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.

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

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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.

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

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