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Jets move WR Omar Cooper Jr. off IR, elevate LB Jaden Keller for Patriots trip
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Sports/The Apex Times/Oct 17, 4:27 PM EDT

Jets move WR Omar Cooper Jr. off IR, elevate LB Jaden Keller for Patriots trip

New York reinstated Cooper to the 53-man active roster and brought Keller up from the practice squad ahead of Sunday’s road game against New England.

By The Apex Times Newsroom1 min readAI-assisted Apex article

The Jets have added rookie wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. to the 53-man active roster, moving him from the reserved/injured list for Sunday’s game at the New England Patriots.

New York also elevated linebacker Jaden Keller from the practice squad, with the team indicating Keller will be available for his third consecutive game for the Green & White.

The team said Cooper returned to practice this week after sustaining an ankle injury during the Jets’ Week 1 23-10 win over the Tennessee Titans, a wound that led to his placement on IR. Cooper’s Week 1 usage included a limited role, but his 30-yard reception helped set up the opening-drive touchdown.

Cooper is expected to play in his second NFL game on Sunday. Prior to joining the NFL, he produced a 69-reception, 937-yard, 13-touchdown season at Indiana.

For Keller, the Jets reported he has played special teams in each of his recent games, totaling 38 snaps between the team’s contests against the Bears and Browns. The organization added that he logged 10 total tackles (five solo) during preseason play and that he was added to the practice squad on Aug. 31, released Sept. 15, and then brought back about a week later.

Why It Matters

  • The moves adjust the Jets’ receiving depth and linebacker availability for a key AFC East matchup at New England.
  • Cooper’s return gives New York another option in the passing game as he prepares for his second NFL appearance after an IR stint.
  • Keller’s elevation indicates the Jets value his immediate special-teams contribution and continuity across multiple recent games.

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Key Facts

  • Omar Cooper Jr. was elevated to the Jets’ 53-man active roster from the reserved/injured list.
  • Jaden Keller was elevated from the Jets’ practice squad for Sunday’s road game against New England.
  • The Jets said Cooper returned to practice this week after an ankle injury sustained in the Week 1 win over Tennessee.
  • The Jets reported Cooper’s Week 1 involvement included five snaps and a 30-yard reception that set up an opening-drive touchdown.
  • Keller is set to play in his third consecutive game and has logged 38 special-teams snaps across the Bears and Browns games.
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