Jets Place Rookie WR Omar Cooper Jr. on Injured Reserve With Sprained Ankle

The New York Jets have placed rookie wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. on injured reserve after he sustained a sprained ankle, according to a report from ESPN.

Cooper was one of three first-round selections the Jets made this year, according to the report, underscoring his significance to the team's draft strategy.

Details on when the injury occurred and the expected length of his absence were not disclosed in the report.

Being placed on injured reserve typically requires a player to miss a minimum number of games before he is eligible to return, under NFL roster rules.

The Jets have not issued additional public statements beyond the report regarding Cooper's recovery timeline or his role once healthy.