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Jets WR Omar Cooper Jr. and SAF Minkah Fitzpatrick out for Week 2

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 6:15 PM

Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Jets WR Omar Cooper Jr. and SAF Minkah Fitzpatrick out for Week 2
Summary

The New York Jets face a setback ahead of their Week 2 game against the Green Bay Packers. Rookie wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. suffered an ankle sprain during the Jets' 23-10 win over the Tennessee Titans in Week 1 and is expected to be out for a few weeks, potentially returning within four weeks. Safety Minkah Fitzpatrick also left the Week 1 game due to a groin injury and is anticipated to miss 2-3 weeks. Both players will not participate in the home opener at MetLife Stadium on Sunday.

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Status Watch
  • •Omar Cooper Jr. injured his ankle in Week 1 against the Titans.
  • •Minkah Fitzpatrick sustained a groin injury during the same game.
  • •Both players are expected to miss the Week 2 matchup.
  • •Isaiah Williams and Andre Cisco are potential replacements in the lineup.
  • •The Jets host the Green Bay Packers at 1 p.m. on Sunday.
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  • 6:15 PMYahoo Sports — Injury updates for Jets WR Omar Cooper Jr., SAF Minkah Fitzpatrick
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Here are the injury updates for the Jets' Omar Cooper Jr., Minkah Fitzpatrick heading into Week 2.

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