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NFL·INJURY·September 15, 2026 10:13 AM ET

Jets' Omar Cooper Jr. week-to-week with ankle sprain

Aims to return within the next four weeks

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 151 min read
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#Jets rookie WR Omar Cooper Jr., who left the Week 1 game early, suffered an ankle sprain and the MRI showed some positi Via @RapSheet on X

What happened: The rookie wide receiver whose X-rays were negative left the Week 1 game early. Follow-up MRI came back with positive news, per RapSheet.

Why it matters: Losing a rookie wideout in September stalls early-season development and live reps. New York faces the next stretch without a first-round piece of its receiver rotation.

What to watch: Watch Jets practice reports and inactive lists for his return to full participation.

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