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Jets Inactives vs. Packers: Minkah Fitzpatrick, D’Angelo Ponds Out

The Jets inactives are official for today’s matchup against the Green Bay Packers at MetLife Stadium. New York will be without six players, including safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and cornerback D’Angelo Ponds.

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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 / Viral Sports News / September 19

Packers Catch Potential Game-Changing Break Before Jets Game

The Green Bay Packers head into Sunday’s game at the New York Jets with an unexpected opening in the opposing secondary after the Jets ruled out three-time All-Pro safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and several other starters.

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.

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36 NFL quarterbacks have thrown for over 35,000 passing yards in their careers. How many of the 36 can you name in six minutes?

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New York Jets News / JetNation.com / September 17

Jets Injury Report: Minkah Fitzpatrick, Omar Cooper Jr. Remain Sidelined

The Jets injury report continues to have a few big names on it as the team prepares for its Week 2 matchup against the Green Bay Packers. Safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr., running back Kene Nwangwu, and edge rusher Joseph Ossai all missed practice again on Thursday. That makes two consecutive DNPs for all four players.

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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 / A to Z Sports / September 16

New York Jets’ depth will be challenged after getting injury updates on WR Omar Cooper Jr. and Safety Minkah Fitzpatrick

The New York Jets will be without WR Omar Cooper Jr. and S Minkah Fitzpatrick for a brief period of time. The two suffered injuries in the season opener against the Tennessee Titans, and the Jets are already making the appropriate roster moves.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / September 16

Breaking Down Why Jets Will Be Just Fine Without Minkah Fitzpatrick

It was the lone piece of bad news the Jets were dealt with after such a positive Week 1 victory in Nashville. Despite walking off the field with a dominant 23-10 victory over the Titans, the win came at a cost.

New York Jets News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 15

Jets sign depth DB to active roster amid Minkah Fitzpatrick injury

As New York Jets star Minkah Fitzpatrick sustained a groin injury in the Week 1 win over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, 23-10, the team has made an addition to the active roster to add depth.

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.

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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.

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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.

New York Jets 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.

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.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / September 14

Jets' Dean Clark Signing Hints Minkah Fitzpatrick Injury Is Worse Than Expected

The Jets are flying high after their season-opening win over the Titans, but even the most promising performances aren't without loss. Gang Green suffered some injuries on Sunday afternoon, as 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.

New York Jets News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 13

Jets’ Minkah Fitzpatrick suffers apparent groin injury early in Week 1

The New York Jets are hoping Minkah Fitzpatrick brings veteran leadership to a young defensive group this season. Unfortunately, he suffered an apparent groin injury early in the Week 1 matchup against the Tennessee Titans.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 12

Minkah Fitzpatrick makes confession on messy Steelers exit

Former Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick has offered new context surrounding the final seasons of his decorated tenure with the organization.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / August 12

Former Steelers Safety Minkah Fitzpatrick Recalls One Massive Regret During His Time In Pittsburgh

The Pittsburgh Steelers' 2026 offseason is slowly starting to come to an end as the team is just about a month away from kicking off the regular season at home against the Atlanta Falcons.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 9

Dolphins should be considered losers in agreed Fitzpatrick trade to Jets

Dolphins should be considered losers in agreed Minkah Fitzpatrick trade to Jets

Miami may have received a better deal had it dealt Fitzpatrick before the 2025 trade deadline.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / February 20

Minkah Fitzpatrick has a no-brainer trade destination

The Miami Dolphins are going through another fire sale, moving on from Tyreek Hill and Bradley Chubb earlier in the week. That has cast doubts over Minkah Fitzpatrick's future with the organization.