EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsNASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Omar Cooper Jr.'s NFL debut for the New York Jets lasted only four offensive plays.The rookie wide receiver, one of three first-round picks by the Jets, was sidelined by an ankle injury in the first quarter of their season opener Sunday against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.Cooper set up a touchdown with a catch-and-run for 30 yards -- his next-to-last play, as it turned out. The touchdown came on the opening possession; they scored on their first possession only once last season.The Jets suffered another potentially significant injury in the first quarter.Former All-Pro safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, one of their marquee additions in the offseason, lasted only six plays before leaving with a strained left groin. He was listed as doubtful to return.A long-term injury to Fitzpatrick would be a blow to an already suspect secondary. Looking for playmaking ability and leadership, the Jets acquired Fitzpatrick from the Miami Dolphins in a March trade, then signed him to a three-year, $40 million contract.Fitzpatrick was replaced by former starter Andre Cisco.The Jets' secondary absorbed another hit in the second quarter, as nickelback Jarvis Brownlee Jr., a former Titan, left with a calf injury, however, he returned in the second half. Their other nickel, rookie D'Angelo Ponds, was inactive. Stretched thin, they moved safety Dane Belton to the slot while Brownlee was out.
