Jets deal with injury to Omar Cooper Jr. ahead of Week 2
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 3:26 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
The New York Jets head into Week 2 facing adjustments to their receiving corps after defeating the Tennessee Titans 23-10. Wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. will miss the upcoming game against the Green Bay Packers due to an ankle injury, joining Minkah Fitzpatrick, Joseph Ossai, and Kene Nwangwu on the sidelines. Garrett Wilson, who returned in Week 1 with six catches for 79 yards, becomes the primary target for quarterback Geno Smith in Cooper's absence. Mitchell, Williams, and Smith will provide additional receiving options as the Jets seek to maintain momentum in their home opener.
- •Jets won their season opener against the Titans 23-10.
- •Omar Cooper Jr. is out for Week 2 with an ankle injury.
- •Garrett Wilson had six catches for 79 yards in the opener.
- •Wilson is now the top target among healthy receivers.
- •Jets added Sterling Shepard and Tyler Johnson to practice squad.
- 3:26 PMYahoo Sports — Jets Omar Cooper Jr. injury update puts spotlight on Garrett Wilson
"The New York Jets face a key adjustment ahead of Week 2 as Aaron Glenn provides an important update on the team’s receiving corps.
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