Jets officials announced on Friday that linebacker Will McDonald, who was added to the injury report on Thursday, is listed as questionable for the Packers game due to an ankle injury, marking the second consecutive day he was a limited‑practice participant.
Safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, who had been designated week‑to‑week after a groin strain in the season opener, was officially ruled out for the second game, further depleting the Jets’ secondary.
The team also confirmed that wide receiver Omar Cooper (ankle), linebacker Joseph Ossai (foot) and running back Kene Nwangwu (back) will miss the contest, leaving the Jets without a handful of key contributors as they chase a 2‑0 start for the first time since 2015.
Amid the injury concerns, second‑round draft pick cornerback D’Angelo Ponds is set to make his NFL debut, having cleared his own injury designation after missing Week 1 with a calf strain.
The Jets are hoping the return of McDonald, if cleared to play, will bolster a defense that has already shown promise, while the loss of Fitzpatrick and other starters could test the depth of the roster as the team aims to extend its early‑season momentum.