Jets Awarded Ex-Dolphins Player to Beef up Secondary

Jets Awarded Ex-Dolphins Player to Beef up Secondary

The New York Jets were awarded former Miami Dolphins cornerback Ryan Cooper off waivers and made a notable corresponding roster move.

Jets Claim DB Ryan Cooper, cut Punter Kai Kroeger

The Jets have added another defensive back by claiming former Miami Dolphin Ryan Cooper off waivers.  To make room for Cooper, the team parted ways with punter Kai Kroeger. The @nyjets have waived punter Kai Kroger and added DB Ryan Cooper. The @BeaverFootball product will likely get a look as a slot corner under Aaron Glenn. Plenty aggressive but does have more missed tackles then you'd like. pic.twitter.com/PZXTetp6ev — Glenn Naughton (@JNRad…

Jets Claim CB Ryan Cooper, Release P Kai Kroger

The Jets announced on Sunday that they have claimed CB Ryan Cooper after he was waived by the Dolphins yesterday. We have claimed CB Ryan Cooper off waivers. Additionally, we have waived P Kai Kroger. — New York Jets (@nyjets) July 27, 2025 Cooper, 23, signed with the Ravens as an undrafted free agent out of Oregon State following the 2024 draft. He spent the season on the practice squad but was released in November and joined Seattle shortly a…