Jets WR Omar Cooper Jr. and SAF Minkah Fitzpatrick out for Week 2
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 6:34 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 6:34 PMYahoo Sports — Jets’ Minkah Fitzpatrick, Omar Cooper Jr. week-to-week, won’t require IR ‘as of now’
- 5:01 PMYahoo Sports — Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. 'week to week' with injuries
- 6:27 PMNew York Post — Jets get injury updates on Omar Cooper Jr., Minkah Fitzpatrick after Week 1 scares - New York Post
- 6:15 PMYahoo Sports — Injury updates for Jets WR Omar Cooper Jr., SAF Minkah Fitzpatrick
- 3:53 PMGang Green Nation — We have Jets injury updates on Omar Cooper and Minkah Fitzpatrick - Gang Green Nation
"New York Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and rookie wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. are not practicing Wednesday because of injuries and coach Aaron Glenn said they are “week to week.” Fitzpatrick injured his groin early in the Jets' season-opening 23-10 win at Tennessee last Sunday. Cooper, a first-round draft pick, also left with an ankle injury after his 30-yard catch-and-run on New York's opening touchdown drive.
"Here are the injury updates for the Jets' Omar Cooper Jr., Minkah Fitzpatrick heading into Week 2.
"The Jets have received relatively good news on two of their injured players.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 6:34 PMJets’ Minkah Fitzpatrick, Omar Cooper Jr. week-to-week, won’t require IR ‘as of now’
The Jets have received relatively good news on two of their injured players.
- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 5:01 PMJets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. 'week to week' with injuries
New York Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and rookie wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. are not practicing Wednesday because of injuries and coach Aaron Glenn said they are “week to week.” Fitzpatrick injured his groin early in the Jets' season-opening 23-10 win at Tennessee last Sunday. Cooper, a first-round draft pick, also left with an ankle injury after his 30-yard catch-and-run on New York's opening touchdown drive.
- New York PostSep 15, 2026, 6:27 PMJets get injury updates on Omar Cooper Jr., Minkah Fitzpatrick after Week 1 scares - New York Post
They will both miss some time, but the Jets avoided a much worse scenario.
- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 6:15 PMInjury updates for Jets WR Omar Cooper Jr., SAF Minkah Fitzpatrick
Here are the injury updates for the Jets' Omar Cooper Jr., Minkah Fitzpatrick heading into Week 2.
- Gang Green NationSep 15, 2026, 3:53 PMWe have Jets injury updates on Omar Cooper and Minkah Fitzpatrick - Gang Green Nation
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