IR
Injury Achilles
Est. Return 2/15/2027
2026 Defense Stats
TCKL
30
SACKS
3.0
INT
1
FF
0
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0
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2026 Fantasy Outlook
Cooper took a major step forward as one of the top IDP breakout candidates last season. With Quay Walker out of the picture, the question entering 2026 is whether Cooper will take another jump in production as the projected leader in the middle of Green Bay's defense. His strength in coverage -- he limited opposing pass catchers to a modest 8.0 yards per catch in 2025 -- should keep him on the field for a full snap count and gives him a potential advantage over plenty of his peers at the position. However, to take advantage of that skill in coverage, Cooper needs to gain more consistency as a tackler. Through two seasons as a pro, he has a 13.9 percent missed-tackle rate, which could eventually cost him playing time, even if that's a minimal risk this season. The other interesting note from his 2025 season was a loss of splash plays, as Cooper went from 3.5 sacks to 0.5 and 13 tackles for loss to four. Overall, Cooper should reliably generate tackles, but he still has several loose ends to improve before joining the elite tier of IDP producers. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a four-year, $8.6 million contract with the Packers in May of 2024.Cooper (Achilles) was placed on injured reserve by the Packers on Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Cooper suffered a torn Achilles in Sunday's win over the Buccaneers, and he will now spend the rest of the season on IR. In his absence, Zaire Franklin and Isaiah McDuffie will operate as the team's primary options at inside linebacker.
Cooper suffered a torn Achilles in Sunday's win over the Buccaneers, and he will now spend the rest of the season on IR. In his absence, Zaire Franklin and Isaiah McDuffie will operate as the team's primary options at inside linebacker.
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Measurables Review
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How do Edgerrin Cooper's measurables compare to other linebackers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 2"Weight
229 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.51 secVertical Jump
34.5 inBroad Jump
118 inHand Length
9.75 inArm Length
34.00 in
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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It was far from a perfect rookie season for Cooper, but he flashed productivity in all three phases of defense while also seeing his role increase as the season progressed. He began the campaign in a reserve role but eventually replaced Isaiah McDuffie as the primary inside linebacker working alongside Quay Walker. The results were exciting, if inconsistent. Cooper used his speed and explosiveness to regularly burst into the backfield and make plays to disrupt offenses (13 tackles for loss, seven quarterback hits, 3.5 sacks) but also had a missed tackle rate of 15.4 percent. He was sufficient in coverage, so a three-down role as early as 2025 isn't out of the question. Cooper is one of the top IDP breakout candidates.
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Torn Achilles confirmed
Cooper suffered a torn Achilles during Sunday's 17-14 win at Tampa Bay and will miss the rest of the season, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Feared to have torn Achilles
Cooper is feared to have suffered a torn Achilles in Sunday's 17-14 win over Tampa Bay, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
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Won't return due to Achilles injury
Cooper (Achilles) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.
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Clears concussion protocol
Cooper (shoulder) has cleared the league's concussion protocol and has been removed from the Packers' injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.
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Draws questionable tag vs. Tampa Bay
Cooper (concussion/shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
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Could emerge as defensive star
Cooper seems poised for a huge season in the middle of the Packers defense, Marc Ross of NFL.com projects.
ANALYSIS
As a rookie in 2024, Cooper was eased into a larger role at linebacker before missing three games in the second half due to a hamstring injury, but once he returned he was a tackling machine, racking up 35 stops over the final four regular-season games and eight more in a wild-card loss to the Eagles. Cooper proceeded to add 10 pounds of muscle this offseason without apparently losing any explosiveness, and his ability to stay healthy might be the only thing standing between him and a breakthrough campaign.
As a rookie in 2024, Cooper was eased into a larger role at linebacker before missing three games in the second half due to a hamstring injury, but once he returned he was a tackling machine, racking up 35 stops over the final four regular-season games and eight more in a wild-card loss to the Eagles. Cooper proceeded to add 10 pounds of muscle this offseason without apparently losing any explosiveness, and his ability to stay healthy might be the only thing standing between him and a breakthrough campaign.