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New York Jets News / JetNation.com / September 15

Mougey Juggling Roster due to Injuries; Jets add WR Sterling Shepard

The Jets season is just one week old and Darren Mougey is already doing a lot of roster juggling. Gang Green’s secondary has several players hurt while rookie receiver Omar Cooper is out with an ankle sprain. So it’s time for reinforcements.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 15

AFC Notes: Kenyon Sadiq, Geno Smith, Malik Willis, Dolphins, Jets

Dolphins HC Jeff Hafley spoke about QB Malik Willis’s performance on Sunday, focusing on what Willis did when the offense broke down. Early on, there were

JuJu Smith-Schuster News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 15

Jets Worked Out Four Including WR JuJu Smith-Schuster

The New York Jets officially hosted four free agents for workouts on Tuesday, according to the NFL transactions wire. The full list includes: WR Tyler

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NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 15

Jets bring longtime Giants WR back to MetLife after Omar Cooper Jr. injury

Sterling Shepard spent the 2016 through 2023 seasons playing his home games at MetLife Stadium. The receiver was drafted in the second round by the New York Giants, whom he spent the first eight seasons of his career with.

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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 / TWSN / September 15

New York Jets Fans Should Have Hope...

That’s a great question actually. As someone who’s watched his grandfather suffer through being a Jets fan, I don’t know why I do the same. I kind of went back and forth between his team, the Jets, and my dad’s team, the Dolphins.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 15

Jets Making Five Roster Moves

According to Brian Costello, the Jets are signing WRs Sterling Shepard and Tyler Johnson to the practice squad. The Jets are also signing CB Jordan Clark to the 53-man roster off the practice squad, and releasing LB Jaden Keller and OL Xavier Newman from the practice squad, per Costello.

Geno Smith News / Athlon Sports / September 15

New York Jets' Geno Smith Shows What The Offense Was Missing

Geno Smith was everything the New York Jets hoped he would be in the opening day game against the Tennessee Titans. Smith was in control and didn’t have a turnover in the Jets’ dominating 23-10 victory.

NFL News / Lindy's Sports / September 15

Giants, Jets Enter Rare NFL Territory With Week 1 Wins

The Giants and Jets are enjoying their first days after a game in 2026, and for a rare time both are savoring victories in their season opener. The Jets,

NFL News / Yardbarker

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 15

New York Jets Injured Receiver Omar Cooper Jr. is Week-to-Week

The high ankle sprain suffered by New York Jets rookie Omar Cooper Jr. won’t see him rushing back to the field. Cooper Jr. suffered the injury in the Jets’ 23-10 win over the Tennessee Titans in Week 1. Cooper Jr.

Sterling Shepard News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 15

Jets Signing WR Sterling Shepard To Practice Squad

NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reports the Jets are signing WR Sterling Shepard to their practice squad. It’s worth noting Jets WR Omar Cooper Jr. is expected to miss some time with an ankle injury.

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NFL News / New York Jets on SI / September 15

The Biggest Decision Aaron Glenn Got Right Against Titans (And What It Means Moving Forward)

There was a lot to be pleased with following the Jets' season-opening 23-10 win over the Titans on Sunday as Year 2 of the Aaron Glenn era got off to a rousing start in the Music City.

New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / September 15

The NY Jets’ offensive identity? It’s blatantly clear after Week 1

What type of personnel packages will the New York Jets’ offense rely on in 2026? Going into the season, there were plenty of mixed signals regarding the potential answer to that question.

New York Jets News / Athlon Sports / September 15

New York Jets Face Life Without Minkah Fitzpatrick

The New York Jets had a decisive answer for Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward in their opening game of the season. They basically shut down the Titans

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.

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.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 14

Top rookie performances from NFL 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.

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