Jets get injury updates on Omar Cooper, Minkah Fitzpatrick
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- Jets rookie wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. suffered an ankle sprain but avoided a long-term injury, with an MRI indicating a week-to-week recovery timeline after being carted off during a 30-yard touchdown setup play.
- Safety Minkah Fitzpatrick is expected to miss two to three weeks due to a groin injury; in his absence, Dane Belton and Andre Cisco have taken on expanded defensive roles, showcasing versatility across multiple positions.
- To bolster the secondary depth, the Jets promoted defensive back Jordan Clark from the practice squad to the active roster as a backup nickel cornerback and safety, following a strong training camp performance.
- The Jets made roster adjustments by releasing linebacker Jaden Keller and offensive lineman Xavier Newman-Johnson from the practice squad, while Isaiah Williams is anticipated to have a larger role during Cooper’s absence.
