What happened: The New York Jets have agreed to terms with first-round pick Omar Cooper, getting another member of their 2026 draft class under contract. The deal comes after the team signed David Bailey and Kenyon Sadiq last month. Cooper becomes the third of the Jets' first-round selections to reach an agreement.

Why it matters: Locking up the draft class early removes a potential distraction before training camp and signals the rookies should be available from the start of the offseason program. Cooper joins edge rusher David Bailey, who was signed last month to address the Jets' pass rush, and tight end Kenyon Sadiq as cornerstones of the incoming class. The signings round out a heavily front-loaded haul New York is counting on to upgrade both lines and the skill positions.

What to watch: Watch for the Jets to finalize terms with the remainder of their draft class and for the rookies to take part in the team's spring program ahead of the 2026 season.