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Mason Taylor Missing Another Jets Practice Helps Set the Stage for a Potential Kenyon Sadiq Breakout

The New York Jets have a lot riding on the line as they prepare to face the Detroit Lions in the Motor City this weekend. Between head coach Aaron Glenn

New York Jets News / Viral Sports News / September 20

New York Jets Get Brutal Injury Update on Rookie First-Round Pick

The New York Jets placed rookie wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. on injured reserve Saturday with an ankle injury. The move sidelines the first-round pick for at least four games.

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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How many of the NFL players to record at least 80 first downs as a receiver in a single season can you name in five minutes?

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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.

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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

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.

New York Jets 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 / 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.

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.

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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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.

New York Jets 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.

New York Jets News / JetNation.com / September 15

Minkah Fitzpatrik, Omar Cooper Jr. Injury Status Update

While Jets fans were rightfully celebrating their team’s week 1 win over the Titans, the win did come with a cost. The Jets lost a pair of key pieces to injury. Safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and wide receiver Omar Cooper to injury early on. Now we’ve got updates on their status.

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New York Jets 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.

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 / 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 / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 13

Jets’ Omar Cooper Jr. gets massive X-ray result after injury in NFL debut

Wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr.’s rookie debut was cut short on Sunday after he was pulled from the contest with an ankle injury. Shortly after the 23-10 Week 1 win, the New York Jets received an important update after Cooper was given his X-ray results.

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 / New York Jets on SI / August 26

Why the Jets Are More Bullish Than Ever About Omar Cooper Jr.'s Rookie Outlook

When it comes to rookie wide receivers, it's easy to overlook how difficult a start it can be for first-round picks. In 2021, Ja'Marr Chase went through weeks of concentration drops that resulted in many wondering if he would end up as a bust.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 26

Three NFL veterans who could be cut before Sunday’s roster deadline

NFL teams have until Sunday to trim their rosters to 53 players. The final cuts will include plenty of long shots, but a few familiar names could wind up looking for work, too.

Patriots' Christian Gonzalez speaks out amid 'frustrating' contract talks

Kareem Hunt visits with NFC team amid search for new NFL home

Insider suggests Cowboys will make another addition before Week 1

Jon Gruden makes prediction about Bucs, Baker Mayfield contract standoff

Bills may be preparing to make a painful Damar Hamlin decision

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

What the Recent Omar Cooper Jr. Worries Really Mean for His Rookie Season

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- It's always difficult to determine how good a rookie wide receiver will be in his first training camp. Ja'Marr Chase, for example, suffered through a series of concerning drops before ending up with the Offensive Rookie of the Year award.

New York Jets News / TWSN / August 12

Why You Should Fade Omar Cooper Jr. in 2026 Fantasy Football

Despite being drafted 30th overall in the 2026 NFL Draft, Omar Cooper Jr. is not a great target in 2026 fantasy football this year. It’s not even that the cost for Cooper is that expensive right now either.

New York Jets News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 18

Why reunion with D’Angelo Ponds for Jets will help Omar Cooper Jr. ‘a lot’

The New York Jets are hoping for a great season in 2026, under head coach Aaron Glenn. Glenn had a rough first year in 2025, winning just three games. New York has several new players to help, including rookie defensive back D’Angelo Ponds from Indiana.