Jets receive positive update on Omar Cooper Jr.’s ankle injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 2:24 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
The New York Jets reported a positive update regarding rookie wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr.'s ankle injury sustained in Week 1 against the Tennessee Titans. Initially feared to be serious, an MRI revealed that Cooper's injury is less severe than expected, and he is now considered week-to-week. There is hope that he might return in the next four weeks, alleviating concerns about the need for injured reserve. Cooper caught one pass for 30 yards before his injury during the game.
- •Omar Cooper Jr. injured his ankle in Week 1 against the Titans.
- •MRI results showed a less severe injury than initially feared.
- •Cooper is expected to be week-to-week with hopes for a return within four weeks.
- •He made one reception for 30 yards before exiting the game.
- 2:24 PMYahoo Sports — Jets get positive Omar Cooper Jr. injury update amid ankle injury scare
"This injury update for Cooper is a positive sign for his ankle injury.
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