Comments: Cooper Jr. suffered an ankle injury during the first quarter of Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season against the Tennessee Titans. An MRI revealed a sprained ankle, and Cooper was placed on IR on 9/18, keeping him out until Week 6 or later.
Omar Cooper Jr.'s Injury Guide
Injury Risk
Low
Chance of Injury in 2026
38%
Chance of Injury per Game
2.8%
Projected Games Missed 2026
2.20
Durability
1.65
Omar Cooper Jr.'s Injury Status
Current Status
Pedal Ankle Sprain
Out
Week 2 Practice Report
Wed
DNP
Thu
DNP
Fri
DNP
- Week Status:
- Out
- Likelihood of Playing:
- 0%
Omar Cooper Jr. Injury History
3
1
| Date | League | Injury | Level | Games Missed | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 13, 2026 | NFL | Pedal Ankle Sprain | Grade 2 | 1 | Cooper Jr. suffered an ankle injury during the first quarter of Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season against the Tennessee Titans. An MRI revealed a sprained ankle, and Cooper was placed on IR on 9/18, keeping him out until Week 6 or later. |
| Dec 6, 2025 | Non-NFL | Pedal Ankle Sprain/Pull | Grade 1 | — | Cooper departed the Big Ten title game in the first quarter. He returned to face Alabama on January 1. |
| Nov 4, 2023 | Non-NFL | Pedal Ankle (high) Sprain | Grade 3 | 3 | Cooper missed three games. |
| Nov 13, 2020 | Non-NFL | Knee ACL Tear | Grade 3 | — | Cooper returned for his senior year of high school football. |
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