Jets Snag Cooper, Boost Passing Game

0:00It's April 24th. I'm Corey with the story. This is NFL News Today, driven by AI and built for football fans. The New York Jets made some bold moves in the 2026 NFL draft, snagging Texas Tech edd rusher David Bailey at the number 2 pick, and Oregon Titan Kenyon Sadiq at number 16 to beef up both sides of the ball right out the gate. They didn't stop there, trading up aggressively from the 49ers to grab Indiana wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. at the 30th overall spot, sending away their 33rd and 179th picks in the deal. Earlier this week, the Jets eyed more firepower for quarterback Geno Smith after a rough offensive year, even with Sadiq already in the mix, figuring. Extra weapons could turn things around fast. Cooper, a slack guy who can flex wide, exploded for 69 catches, 937 yards, and 13 touchdowns last season, bringing that burst and after the catch, magic scouts rave about.

1:00Now with Cooper pairing up alongside Garrett Wilson, the Jets got a deep group of passcatchers ready to light it up, no matter who slinging it next, season.