Jets rookie Omar Cooper Jr. returns, records 103 yards in loss to Patriots
Rookie wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. was activated from injured reserve and caught six passes for a career‑high 103 yards, including his first NFL touchdown, as the Jets fell 26-19 to New England.
Key points
- Cooper returned after a four‑week IR stint and logged six of seven targets for 103 yards.
- He scored his first NFL touchdown on a 48‑yard pass from Geno Smith.
- The Jets lost to the Patriots 26-19 in Week 6.
- Cooper was a 30th‑overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
In Week 6, the New York Jets faced the New England Patriots and lost 26-19, while rookie wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. returned to the active roster after missing the previous four weeks.
Cooper had been placed on injured reserve after sustaining a high ankle sprain in Week 1 while recording a 30-yard reception for his first NFL catch.
On Sunday, he logged a full practice during his 21‑day practice window and was officially activated, catching six of seven targets for a career‑high 103 receiving yards, the most of any player in the game.
The 48‑yard pass from quarterback Geno Smith resulted in Cooper’s first NFL touchdown and the Jets’ first score of the day.
After the game, Cooper, 22, said, “It was a great feeling… it felt good to finally be back out there.” Smith praised the effort, stating, “He fought just to get back out there, and what he did was showcase who he is: He’s a playmaker.”
Cooper was selected 30th overall in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Your questions, answered
How many yards did Omar Cooper Jr. have in his first game back?
He recorded 103 receiving yards, the most of any player in the game.
Did Omar Cooper Jr. score a touchdown after returning from IR?
Yes, he caught a 48‑yard pass from Geno Smith for his first NFL touchdown.
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