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Jets rule out safety Minkah Fitzpatrick against Packers as Jordan Love brings a pass-heavy attack

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Jr., D. W. (2026, September 18). Jets rule out safety Minkah Fitzpatrick against Packers as Jordan Love brings a pass-heavy attack. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/jets-rule-out-safety-minkah-fitzpatrick-against-packers-as-jordan-love-brings-a-pass-heavy-attack/article_9ab5787e-0b50-5bf7-a996-a0eaa661be24.html

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Toronto Star · collected 2026-09-18 · by Dennis Waszak Jr.

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The New York Jets have ruled out safety Minkah Fitzpatrick for their home game against the Green Bay Packers due to a groin injury. Coach Aaron Glenn also announced that several other players, including edge rusher Joseph Ossai and rookie wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr., will sit out. The article highlights the challenge of facing Jordan Love’s pass-heavy offense, which threw for 387 yards in their last game against Minnesota, while noting the Jets’ ongoing struggle with interceptions this season.
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Coach Aaron Glenn announced on Friday that safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, who suffered a groin injury during the Jets’ game against Tennessee, would miss their upcoming home opener against the Green Bay Packers. Additionally, edge rusher Joseph Ossai (foot), rookie wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. (ankle), and running back/kick returner Kene Nwangwu (back) were also ruled out of the game. Fitzpatrick’s absence is particularly concerning given that Green Bay’s quarterback, Jordan Love, threw for 387 yards and two touchdowns in a recent loss to Minnesota, showcasing the Packers' potent pass-heavy offense. The Jets are currently facing an NFL-record interception drought of 18 games since the end of last season, adding another layer of difficulty to their defense against Green Bay’s offensive capabilities.

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Dennis Waszak Jr.
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🔮 Smith was 20 of 32 for 290 yards and touchdowns to Adonai Mitchell and Isaiah Williams and the INT for the Jets, who have dropped three in a row.
🔮 They couldn’t hold a second-half lead against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday and didn’t make key stops late in a 38-33 loss.
🔮 It’s a tough blow to a defense that will also be without two other starters, with defensive tackle T’Vondre Sweat (knee) placed on injured reserve on Saturday and edge rusher Joseph Ossai (ankle) inactive.
🔮 Coach Aaron Glenn had already ruled out Sweat for Sunday’s game against Las Vegas, but the D-lineman will have to sit out a minimum of four games since he was placed on IR.
🔮 He tried to temper his frustration and coach Aaron Glenn and offensive coordinator Frank Reich insisted Wilson would be a bigger part of the offense.
🔮 New York Jets rookie edge rusher David Bailey is dealing with a groin injury that will keep him out of practice Wednesday, making his status uncertain for their game Sunday against Las Vegas.
🔮 “The reason why I would say that is because there is no quit in these guys,” Glenn said.
🔮 You could feel a lot come out of it.
🔮 EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Must-win games in October might seem like an overstatement with so much of the NFL’s regular season remaining.
🔮 New York Jets wide receiver Adonai Mitchell was expected to return to practice Wednesday on a limited basis as he works his way back from finger surgery.
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Coach Aaron Glenn announced Friday that Fitzpatrick, who is dealing with a groin injury suffered on the Jets’ sixth defensive play of their win at Tennessee, would sit out against Green Bay, as expected, along with edge rusher Joseph Ossai (foot), rookie wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. (ankle) and running back/kick returner Kene Nwangwu (back).
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🔮 Coach Aaron Glenn announced Friday that Fitzpatrick, who is dealing with a groin injury suffered on the Jets’ sixth defensive play of their win at Tennessee, would sit out against Green Bay, as expected, along with edge rusher Joseph Ossai (foot), rookie wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. (ankle) and running back/kick returner Kene Nwangwu (back).

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The New York Jets ruled out safety Minkah Fitzpatrick ahead of their home opener Sunday against Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers’ formidable pass-heavy offense. asserted
Jets → rule → Love
Coach Aaron Glenn announced Friday that Fitzpatrick, who is dealing with a groin injury suffered on the Jets’ sixth defensive play of their win at Tennessee, would sit out against Green Bay, as expected, along with edge rusher Joseph Ossai (foot), rookie wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. (ankle) and running back/kick returner Kene Nwangwu (back). asserted
who → announce → Ossai
Fitzpatrick’s absence is particularly notable this week with the Jets facing the Packers after Love threw for 387 yards and two touchdowns with one interception in a 39-22 loss at Minnesota last Sunday. asserted
Love → face → Minnesota
Green Bay had a fourth-quarter collapse en route to its sixth straight defeat, dating to last season, but the offense showed early it can be productive. asserted
it → have → season
Meanwhile, the Jets are still looking for their first interception since the 2024 season finale, an NFL-record drought of 18 games. asserted
Jets → look → games
“We know it’s going to be a challenge, our guys know it’s going to be a challenge, coaching staff knows it’s going to be a challenge, but that’s how this league is, and we understand that,” Glenn said. asserted
Glenn → know → that
“Every week it’s something new and you never know how these games are going to turn out. asserted
games → ’ → ?
So we’re excited to go out and put up a good showing at our first home game of this year for our fans.” asserted
we → ’re → fans
Andre Cisco, a starter last season, is expected to see playing time in Fitzpatrick’s absence opposite Dane Belton. asserted
Cisco → expect → Belton
New York’s secondary did get some good news as rookie cornerback D’Angelo Ponds, a second-round pick, is in line to make his NFL debut. asserted
Ponds → get → debut
Ponds missed nearly all of training camp and the season opener with a calf injury. asserted
Ponds → miss → injury
The former Indiana standout could have a major role in the defense as part of the nickel package. uncertain
standout → have → package
“Our trainers have done an outstanding job of getting him ready to go and he’s been in the meetings, so he’s understanding exactly what we’re doing,” Glenn said. asserted
Glenn → do → what
“The thing is, and I’ve always said this, just the time on task of actually out there doing it, that’s what’s somewhat different. asserted
what → say → it
We’ll see exactly how this week ends up and see how that goes.” Cooper, a first-rounder, started last week and had a 30-yard catch-and-run to set up a touchdown on New York’s opening drive, but he sprained an ankle and didn’t return. asserted
he → see → ankle
Garrett Wilson, Adonai Mitchell, Isaiah Williams and Arian Smith are the healthy wide receivers on the Jets’ active roster, and Glenn said the team was still evaluating what it’ll do at the position for the game. asserted
it → say → game
New York signed veterans Sterling Shepard and Tyler Johnson to the practice squad earlier this week, and one could be elevated Saturday to play against the Packers. uncertain
one → sign → Packers
Jets are sticking with Sanders as their kicker Jason Sanders will remain the Jets’ kicker this week after bouncing back from a rough start in the opener. asserted
Sanders → stick → opener
The former Dolphins star was elevated from the practice squad and got the start at Tennessee ahead of Blake Grupe, who is on the active roster. asserted
who → elevate → roster
Sanders made a 33-yard field goal in the second quarter but then missed badly on a 54-yard attempt. asserted
Sanders → make → attempt
He later made field goals of 51 and 52 yards and converted his two extra-point tries. asserted
He → make → tries
“I thought it was critical to see him go through that miss and then be able to come back and make, I think it was two 50-something yarders, which I thought was impressive,” Glenn said. asserted
Glenn → think → miss
“He did a good job and I like the way that he fought back ending up making those field goals.” ___ asserted
he → do → goals
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