New York Jets rookie Omar Cooper Jr., who sustained a high ankle sprain on the first drive of the first game, will return Sunday to face the New England Patriots, a boost to New York's injury-plagued receiving corps. Rookie tight end Kenyon Sadiq, who went out with a concussion in last week's home win over the Cleveland Browns, practiced fully Friday and is "finishing up" his protocol, coach Aaron Glenn said. With Sadiq and Cooper, both first-round picks, the offense for this road game will be healthier than it has been in weeks, but still not whole.
Running back Breece Hall (quadriceps) and wide receiver Adonai Mitchell (finger) were ruled out. It will be Hall's third straight missed game and Mitchell's fourth. Mitchell underwent a surgical procedure last month to repair an injured finger on his right hand. The Jets are hopeful both can return next week. Left guard Dylan Parham (knee) also will miss his third straight game.
Cooper played only four snaps in his NFL debut, which included one dazzling play, a 30-yard reception in which he broke several tackles against the Tennessee Titans. He was expected to be the Jets' No. 3 receiver behind Garrett Wilson and Mitchell, but the receiving corps had to be shuffled because of injuries. Cooper was a full participant Friday and will be activated from injured reserve. "It's a rookie that had a really big catch in that first Tennessee game," Glenn said.
Without Hall, the Jets again will lean on Braelon Allen, who rushed for a career-high 116 yards last week. On defense, they will be without edge rusher Joseph Ossai (ankle), who will miss his third game. Ossai signed a three-year, $34.5 million contract as a key free agent addition and has battled various injuries since the start of training camp.
Source: ESPN NFL · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing