Omar Cooper Jr.

New York Jets
Wide Receiver

Personal

Age	22
Birthdate	December 14, 2003
Height	6'0"
Weight	199 lb

Draft

College	Indiana
Year	2026
Pick	Round: 1, Overall: 30
Team	NYJ

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Omar Cooper Jr.: Omar Cooper Jr. Heading to Injured Reserve

New York Jets rookie wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. (ankle) is going to be put on Injured Reserve, sources told Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. The move will give Cooper four weeks to recover from the ankle sprain that he suffered in the Week 1 season-opening win over the Tennessee Titans. The earliest that Cooper will be able to return will be on Oct. 18 on the road against the division-rival New England Patriots. The 22-year-old 30th overall pick from Indiana is not a must-stash in 12- and 14-team leagues while he recovers. Before injuring his ankle last Sunday, Cooper caught his only target for a 30-yard gain. With Cooper sidelined for at least the next four games, top wideout Garrett Wilson will have a larger target share from quarterback Geno Smith, while Adonai Mitchell should also become a much more attractive sleeper as a WR4/flex, beginning in Week 2 against the visiting Green Bay Packers.

Sep. 19, 2026 8:38 AM EST