Jets rookie Cooper to play vs. Patriots, but Hall, Mitchell out - ESPN

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — New York Jets rookie Omar Cooper Jr., who sustained a high-ankle sprain on the first drive of the first game, will return Sunday to face the New England Patriots — a boost to their injury-plagued receiving corps.

Rookie tight end Kenyon Sadiq, who went out with a concussion in last week's win over the Cleveland Browns, practiced fully on Friday and is «finishing up» his protocol, coach Aaron Glenn said.

With Sadiq and Cooper — both first-round picks — the offense will be healthier than it has been in weeks, but still not whole.

As expected, running back Breece Hall (quadriceps) and wide receiver Adonai Mitchell (finger) were ruled out. It will be Hall's third straight missed game, Mitchell's fourth. Mitchell underwent a recent surgical procedure last month to repair an injured finger on his right hand. The Jets are hopeful that both can return next week. Left guard Dylan Parham (knee) also will miss his third straight.

Cooper played only four snaps in his NFL debut, which included one dazzling play — a 30-yard reception in which he broke several tackles against the Tennessee Titans. He was expected to be their No. 3 receiver, behind Garrett Wilson and Mitchell, but the receiving corps had to be shuffled because of injuries to Cooper, Mitchell and Tim Patrick, who returned last week from injured reserve.

Cooper was a full participant on Friday and will be activated from injured reserve. The Jets have an open roster spot.

«It's a rookie that had a really big catch in that first Tennessee game, things that we expect from him when it comes to the catch and run opportunities,» Glenn said.

Wilson has dominated the Jets' passing attack with a team-high 31 receptions. The next-closest is Sadiq (14). The Jets