Omar Cooper Jr., the Jets’ first-round rookie wide receiver out of Indiana, opened the 2026 season with one 30-yard reception before exiting Week 1 against the Titans with a high ankle sprain. MRI results showed no structural damage, leaving him week-to-week with an expected return within four weeks, likely early-to-mid October, and no placement on injured reserve. The Jets’ already thin receiver room—exacerbated by Tim Patrick’s placement on IR—means Cooper’s absence shifts early targets toward Garrett Wilson, Adonai Mitchell, and others in Geno Smith’s offense. His strong college production and YAC skills position him for a meaningful role upon return, though the delayed start will cap rookie-year receiving yards in a competitive depth chart.