The New York Jets beat the Tennessee Titans in their Week 1 matchup at a cost.
During the 23-10 win for the Jets (1-0), the team lost two players, one from each side of the ball, for a few weeks. The likes of first-round rookie receiver Omar Cooper Jr. (ankle) and safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (groin) both left the game early because of injury.
Neither returned to the contest and there is good news and bad news. Both might avoid being placed on New York's injury reserve list. However, they are still expected to miss a few weeks because of their individual knocks.
In Week 2, the Jets will host the Green Bay Packers (0-1) for a 1 p.m. in their home opener at MetLife Stadium. Both are expected to miss the outing according to the latest updates.
Without
that pair in the lineup, the likes of receiver Isaiah Williams and safety Andre Cisco, respectively, are candidates to replace both in the lineup.
Both news notes dropped on Cooper and Fitzpatrick can be found below:
Omar Cooper Jr.
Minkah Fitzpatrick
Sources: #Jets S Minkah Fitzpatrick, who suffered a groin injury during Sunday’s win over the Titans, is expected to miss 2–3 weeks.
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) September 15, 2026
Fitzpatrick was a major addition to the defense this offseason but played just six snaps on Sunday. pic.twitter.com/0WYknFxicC
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This article originally appeared on Jets Wire: Injury updates for Jets WR Omar Cooper Jr., SAF Minkah Fitzpatrick
