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NFL·INJURY·October 17, 2026 04:16 PM ET

Jets activate first-round WR Omar Cooper Jr. off IR, elevate LB Jaden Keller

No. 30 pick returns from September ankle stint vs. New England

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We've activated WR Omar Cooper Jr. off injured reserve and elevated LB Jaden Keller for #NYJvsNE Via @nyjets on X

What happened: The New York Jets activated wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. off injured reserve and elevated rookie linebacker Jaden Keller from the practice squad ahead of Sunday's game against New England. New York had designated Cooper for return on Oct. 14 and listed him as questionable with an ankle injury on Friday.

Why it matters: Cooper, the 30th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft out of Indiana, returns to the active roster after landing on injured reserve on Sept. 20. Keller, a rookie out of Virginia Tech, earns his second straight game-day elevation after getting called up from the practice squad on Oct. 10 ahead of the Cleveland matchup.

What to watch: Cooper and Keller are eligible to suit up Sunday when New York faces New England.

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