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Adonai Mitchell, Omar Cooper Jr. get ‘great opportunity’ against Chiefs with Garrett Wilson out

With leading receiver Garrett Wilson out with a concussion, the Jets will lean on Adonai Mitchell and Omar Cooper Jr. against the Chiefs.

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 11:55 PM
Adonai Mitchell, Omar Cooper Jr. get ‘great opportunity’ against Chiefs with Garrett Wilson out
Key Things to Know
  • Adonai Mitchell and Omar Cooper Jr. will see expanded roles against the Kansas City Chiefs with Garrett Wilson sidelined.
  • Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson was ruled out after being placed in concussion protocol following the Raiders game.
  • Wilson leads the New York Jets with 43 receptions, 527 receiving yards, and three touchdowns this season.
The Story in 60 Seconds

New York Jets wide receivers Adonai Mitchell and Omar Cooper Jr. are set to see expanded roles against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday with top wideout Garrett Wilson ruled out due to a concussion. Head coach Aaron Glenn confirmed Wilson entered concussion protocol following last week's loss to the Las Vegas Raiders.

Wilson leads the 2-6 Jets with 43 receptions, 527 receiving yards, and three touchdowns this season. Mitchell enters the matchup following a career-best performance against the Raiders, where he tallied seven catches for 142 yards and a touchdown, while offensive coordinator Frank Reich expressed confidence in the receiving corps stepping up.

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