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ArticleJets to put rookie WR Omar Cooper on IRSeptember 19, 2026

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The Jets signed veteran Sterling Shepard to the practice squad earlier this week. He could join Garrett Wilson, Adonai Mitchell, Isaiah Williams, and Arian Smith as an option in the passing game while Cooper is out.

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Sterling Shepard signed to Jets practice squad to fill Cooper's WR role.

The Jets signed veteran Sterling Shepard to the practice squad this week as a replacement option in the passing game while Omar Cooper recovers from injury; he could join Garrett Wilson, Adonai Mitchell, Isaiah Williams, and Arian Smith as a receiving target.