Jets Place Omar Cooper Jr. on Injured Reserve
The Jets placed Omar Cooper Jr. on injured reserve Saturday with the ankle injury he suffered in Week 1.
Omar Cooper Jr. Injury Update
NYJWRLast updated:
The Jets placed Omar Cooper Jr. on injured reserve Saturday with the ankle injury he suffered in Week 1.
Current Status
StatusIR
Injuryankle
PracticeDNP
Game status—
Expected returnEligible to return after at least four games
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Cooper's move to IR takes the Jets' Week 1 starting slot receiver out for at least four games. Isaiah Williams is next in line for more slot work, thinning a receiver group that is already without Tim Patrick.
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Omar Cooper Jr. Injury History
4 updates · Latest September 19, 2026
Omar Cooper Jr. Expected to Miss Week 2
Omar Cooper Jr. is not expected to play in Week 2 after suffering an ankle injury in the opener. The rookie receiver is considered week-to-week.
Omar Cooper Jr. Believed to Have High-Ankle Sprain
Omar Cooper Jr. is believed to have sustained a high-ankle sprain in the Jets' opener against Tennessee. X-rays were negative.
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Omar Cooper Jr. Ruled Out With Ankle Injury
Omar Cooper Jr. suffered an ankle injury against Tennessee and was ruled out for the remainder of the Jets' Week 1 game.
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