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.
Kristian Welch
LB · Green Bay Packers · #54
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Kristian Welch: quick answers
- Is Kristian Welch injured?
- Kristian Welch has no injury designation right now.
What's happening with Kristian Welch
The Packers placed linebacker Edgerrin Cooper on injured reserve after Monday testing confirmed a torn injury, ending his availability for at least several weeks. Green Bay responded by activating Kristian Welch to the roster, giving him an opportunity to step into added linebacker reps while Cooper recovers.
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Latest Welch news
Packers send Edgerrin Cooper to IR, call up Kristian Welch
The Packers placed linebacker Edgerrin Cooper on injured reserve and activated Kristian Welch to take his roster spot.
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.