We have Jets injury updates on Omar Cooper and Minkah Fitzpatrick
Gang Green Nation • • sports
Key Points:
- The Jets lost two starters to injury in their Week 1 win over the Tennessee Titans: wide receiver Omar Cooper and safety Minkah Fitzpatrick.
- Omar Cooper suffered an ankle sprain and is considered "week-to-week," with no current plan to place him on injured reserve, suggesting a return in less than four weeks.
- Minkah Fitzpatrick is dealing with a groin injury and is expected to miss 2-3 weeks.
- While losing starters early in the season is challenging, the fact that neither player has been placed on injured reserve indicates a good chance they will return relatively soon.
- Both players are key contributors, with Cooper important to the offense and Fitzpatrick critical to the defense.
