Jets Add Super Bowl Champion, Raise Eyebrows About Omar Cooper Jr.

The New York Jets raised eyebrows about Omar Cooper Jr. with their roster moves, including adding Super Bowl champion.

By Josh Buckhalter · Heavy

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 10:37 PM

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The Jets signed Super Bowl champion Quinton Bell while releasing linebacker Troy Reeder, creating an open roster spot.
Releasing Reeder raised speculation that rookie wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. could be activated from injured reserve.
Tight end Cody Hardy was cut from the practice squad, following earlier moves involving wide receivers Tyler Johnson and Jamaal Pritchett.

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The New York Jets signed Super Bowl champion edge rusher Quinton Bell to their practice squad and released linebacker Troy Reeder on Tuesday. Reeder's release leaves an open spot on the Jets' 53-man active roster, sparking speculation about potential returns from injured reserve.

Among the players eligible to return from injured reserve is rookie first-round wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr., who has been sidelined since Week 1. Additionally, the Jets released tight end Cody Hardy from the practice squad and previously swapped wide receivers Tyler Johnson for Jamaal Pritchett.

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