Why Edgerrin Cooper’s absence is a big deal
Green Bay Packers linebacker Edgerrin Cooper has emerged as a key, budding star, making his current absence a significant loss for the team's defense.
Edgerrin Cooper
LB · Green Bay Packers · #56
Injured Reserve
This week
NFL points post when each game's box score lands, shortly after the final.
Status
- Injury
- Questionable · Shoulder
- Full Participation in Practice in practice
- Depth chart
- LILB #3 ↑
- Defense
- College
- Texas A&M
- Experience
- 3 seasons
Week
—
Matchup
—
DFS salary
—
Projection
—
Recent form
- Wk 4@ TBW 17-140.0 pts
- Wk 3vs ATLL 14-350.0 pts
- Wk 2@ NYJW 20-170.0 pts
- Wk 1@ MINL 22-390.0 pts
Season by season
Sorted by Season ↓
| 2026 · GB | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 · GB | 16 | 0 | 0 |
What's happening with Edgerrin Cooper
Edgerrin Cooper is sidelined for the Packers, and the absence carries real weight given how quickly he's developed into a standout piece of Green Bay's defense this season. His unavailability leaves a notable gap at linebacker as the team looks to maintain its defensive identity without him on the field.
Source:Acme Packing CompanyOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
With Edgerrin Cooper out due to an Achilles injury, the Packers are leaning more on offseason addition Zaire Franklin at linebacker. Green Bay's coaching staff has expressed confidence in Franklin stepping into the larger role while Cooper recovers, highlighting his growing importance to the defense in Cooper's absence.
Source:HeavyOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Edgerrin Cooper is out for the remainder of the season, prompting Green Bay to bring in five linebackers for workouts. The move signals the Packers are actively searching for depth at the position to cover his absence, with Matt LaFleur overseeing the tryouts.
Source:ClutchPointsOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Edgerrin Cooper is done for the year after suffering a season-ending injury, prompting Green Bay to begin searching for linebacker depth. The Packers have already brought in a former Patriots starter and third-round pick for a workout as they look to fill the void left by Cooper's absence.
Source:HeavyOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Edgerrin Cooper is out for the remainder of the season after suffering a torn Achilles. The injury leaves a significant void in Green Bay's linebacker corps, prompting speculation that the team could pursue outside help, including a veteran free agent, to shore up the position for the rest of the year.
Source:HeavyOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Latest Cooper news
Packers Coach Makes Feelings Clear on Zaire Franklin
With Packers linebacker Edgerrin Cooper sidelined by an Achilles injury, more responsibility falls on offseason addition Zaire Franklin, and Green Bay's coach made clear how he feels about that added role.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
- Injury
Packers Sign New Linebacker After Edgerrin Cooper Injury
After losing Edgerrin Cooper for the season to an Achilles injury, the Packers worked out five linebackers before signing a replacement.
Packers work out 5 linebackers after losing Edgerrin Cooper for the season
After losing linebacker Edgerrin Cooper for the season, the Green Bay Packers brought in five linebackers for workouts on Wednesday under head coach Matt LaFleur.
Packers Work Out Ex-Patriots Starter, Former 3rd-Round Pick Following Cooper Loss
The Packers worked out a former Patriots starting linebacker and ex-third-round pick as they search for depth after losing Edgerrin Cooper for the season.
Packers Bring in Former $57 Million Pro Bowler After Losing Edgerrin Cooper
After losing linebacker Edgerrin Cooper, the Packers worked out veteran linebacker Deion Jones, a former $57 million Pro Bowler, on Tuesday.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
- Injury
Packers Urged to Sign Former All-Pro After Major Injury
After losing linebacker Edgerrin Cooper for the season to a torn Achilles, the Packers are being encouraged to sign a former All-Pro free agent to fill the void.
Packers work out 4, including former Pro Bowl LB Deion Jones
The Packers worked out four players, including former Pro Bowl linebacker Deion Jones, who plays the same Will linebacker spot vacated by the injured Edgerrin Cooper.
Packers Sign Edgerrin Cooper’s Replacement After Achilles Tear
The Green Bay Packers promoted linebacker Kristian Welch from the practice squad to fill in after Edgerrin Cooper's Achilles injury.
Packers send Edgerrin Cooper to IR, call up Kristian Welch
The Packers placed star linebacker Edgerrin Cooper on injured reserve after Monday's exams confirmed a torn injury, and promoted Kristian Welch to the active roster.