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Rival NFL executive reveals why Packers rising star can be a defensive building block for years to come, and it’s not what you’d think at first

Edgerrin Cooper made ESPN’s top 10 list at his position for the first time, and there are multiple reasons to justify his spot. The Green Bay Packers have a rising defensive star in off-ball linebacker Edgerrin Cooper, and the rest of the NFL is starting to take notice.

Green Bay Packers News / Total Apex Sports / July 14

Green Bay Packers Edgerrin Cooper Gets Surprising Rating From ESPN Analyst

Green Bay Packers linebacker Edgerrin Cooper continues to earn recognition as one of the NFL’s rising defensive stars, and ESPN’s latest rankings suggest the league is taking notice.

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / May 29

Packers Must Get More Out of Their ‘Most Underappreciated’ Player

The Green Bay Packers are a good team with a good roster but without a lot of star players. Maybe linebacker Edgerrin Cooper can become the next game-changing player.

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Green Bay Packers News / A to Z Sports / May 19

Packers newcomer shares strong opinion that could dramatically change what defense looks like in 2026

Veteran linebacker Zaire Franklin, acquired by the Packers via trade with the Colts, is excited to play alongside Edgerrin Cooper this upcoming season.

NFL News / Yardbarker

When will every NFL team lose its first game in 2026?

All 32 teams have hope for a perfect 17-0 regular season as another year begins, but the odds aren't in their favor. As the season opens, we predict the first loss for each team in 2026.

Green Bay Packers News / The Packers Post / May 13

Packers Hoping for More Big Plays from Edgerrin Cooper This Season

The Green Bay Packers enter the 2026 campaign with a lot of changes on defense. They have a new defensive coordinator in Jonathan Gannon and a new scheme that he will be implementing.

NFL News / Stadium Rant / April 17

Green Bay Packers Draft History: Years Without A First-Round Pick

The Green Bay Packers are about to embark on an historic version of their participation in the 2026 NFL Draft next week. It is, however, not an occurrence they would like to make a habit.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 16

NFC Notes: Edgerrin Cooper, Draft Visits, Packers, Vikings

Tennessee WR Chris Brazzell II had six 30 visits, including with the Packers. (Ian Rapoport) Louisiana-Monroe DB D’Arco Perkins-McCallister visited the Packers.

Green Bay Packers News / Total Apex Sports / March 27

Green Bay Packers Linebackers Get Huge Compliment From Super Bowl Champion

Building a championship-caliber defense requires exceptional linebacker play. For the Green Bay Packers, their current linebacker corps is actively turning heads across the league.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 8

Packers brace for Quay Walker's potential exit with trade agreement with Colts

The Green Bay Packers already have Quay Walker's replacement.

Micah Parsons devastated after learning detail about Zaire Franklin trade

Why Cardinals may make this decision about Packers QB Malik Willis

NFL team willing to trade for Tua Tagovailoa under one condition?

Dolphins reportedly set a trade price for Jaylen Waddle

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Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / October 2

Five Packers Who Must Play Better After Bye

The Green Bay Packers are 2-1-1 at the bye. They easily could be 4-0. They just as easily could be 2-2. For the Packers to take the next step in terms of dominance and consistency, these five players must step to the forefront when they return from their bye next week.

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / July 10, 2025

Ranking Every Player on Packers’ Roster, No. 3: Edgerrin Cooper

The Green Bay Packers will take a 90-player roster to the field for their first practice of training camp on July 23. In a Packers On SI tradition, we are ranking every player on the roster.

Green Bay Packers News / PackersTalk.com / July 10, 2025

Packers Edgerrin Cooper Can Make or Break the Green Bay Defense

After watching Edgerrin Cooper’s rookie season, it is awfully difficult to keep expectations in check. Cooper showed a ton of potential and flash. His speed, burst, quickness, and physicality for a linebacker is rare.

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Green Bay Packers News / Yardbarker / May 28, 2025

ESPN analyst offers huge prediction for young Packers defender

Heading into year two of Cooper's young career, the expectations are even higher.

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Green Bay Packers News / PackersTalk.com / May 20, 2025

Edgerrin Cooper is locked in as he enters 2nd year

Edgerrin Cooper had a slow start to his rookie season. But that is expected when you are a rookie in the NFL. Injuries took Cooper out for some time and it really affected his development.

Green Bay Packers News / PackersTalk.com / December 20, 2024

LB Edgerrin Cooper Dominating for Packers at Perfect Time

Green Bay Packers LB Edgerrin Cooper has certainly arrived in a big way. This past Sunday against the Seahawks, Cooper put up 7 total tackles (6 of which were solo).

Green Bay Packers News / The Packers Post / December 17, 2024

Packers Rookie Edgerrin Cooper Looks Like a Difference Maker

Green Bay Packers rookie linebacker Edgerrin Cooper returned to the lineup Sunday night in Seattle after missing the previous three games with a hamstring injury.

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / December 12, 2024

Packers’ Edgerrin Cooper Provides Update on Status vs. Seahawks

Green Bay Packers linebacker Edgerrin Cooper, who was inactive the last three weeks with a hamstring injury, practiced for a second consecutive day on Thursday.

Green Bay Packers News / Yardbarker / July 9, 2024

Expect big things from Packers rookie Edgerrin Cooper in 2024

Not only has Cooper, the No. 45 pick in this past draft, fit in so far — but he's apparently been already excelling.

New Packers RB Josh Jacobs is running for more than just yards

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Green Bay Packers News / Packers Coverage / June 29, 2024

Packers Edgerrin Cooper Projected to Make All-Rookie Team

There is a lot of excitement surrounding the Green Bay Packers defense heading into the 2024 season. One of the players who people are looking forward to seeing on the field is linebacker Edgerrin Cooper.

Green Bay Packers News / Pro Football Rumors / May 23, 2024

Packers sign second-round linebacker

The Packers have drafted two off-ball linebackers in the first two rounds since 2022, with this player following Quay Walker to Wisconsin. This represents a shift for the team, one in line to have some talented prospects manning its defensive second level.

Packers' Jordan Love focused on chemistry, not contract

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Green Bay Packers News / Packers Coverage / May 12, 2024

Packers rookie named a top fit in 2024 NFL Draft

The Green Bay Packers had a clear goal entering the 2024 NFL Draft. At least one analyst thinks they nailed it with one pick in particular.

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Green Bay Packers News / Packers Coverage / May 5, 2024

Green Bay Packers Edgerrin Cooper Named Top Pick Of Draft

One of the big moves that the Green Bay Packers made this offseason was changing defensive coordinators. Joe Barry is out after three seasons on the job and was replaced by Jeff Hafley, who was the head coach at Boston College.