Edgerrin Cooper Injury News & Updates

Cooper recorded 11 tackles (five solo) during Sunday's 28-21 win versus the Bears.

Cooper was on the field for all 68 of Green Bay's defensive snaps in Week 14, and he got up to double digits in the tackle department for the fourth time this year. With 97 tackles on the season through 13 games, it would be surprising if he didn't pass the century mark in a Week 15 tilt at Denver.

Cooper (shoulder) was a full participant at practice Thursday.

Cooper was able to up his participation after opening the week with a limited session Wednesday due to a shoulder injury. The linebacker now appears to be set to play Sunday against the Bears, but he'll have one more practice Friday to fully prove his health.

Cooper (shoulder) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Cooper dealt with a foot injury for most of November but didn't miss a game, and now he's battling a shoulder injury to start December. It's encouraging that he's still practicing in some fashion, especially with Quay Walker's (neck) status in limbo. Ty'Ron Hopper likely would see an increase in playing time if Cooper can't play Sunday versus the Bears. Cooper has posted 86 tackles (45 solo), three pass breakups and two forced fumbles through 12 games.

Cooper recorded eight tackles (two solo) in Thursday's 31-24 win over the Lions.

Cooper was on the injury report with a foot injury leading up to the contest, though he still played nearly all of the defensive snaps. His eight tackles were his highest mark since Week 9, though he's still managed to take a step forward in his second year as a pro.

Cooper (foot) doesn't have an injury designation for Green Bay's matchup against the Lions on Thursday, Wes Hodkiewicz of the team's official site reports.

Cooper was a limited participant in Tuesday's walkthrough but will continue to play through the foot injury that has plagued him since earlier in the season. Across his first 11 outings, the 24-year-old has totaled 72 tackles (43 solo), including 0.5 sacks, and will look to keep producing versus Detroit.

Cooper (foot) was limited on Monday's estimated practice report, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Cooper has been playing through the foot issue for weeks and logged 100 percent of the defensive snaps Sunday against the Vikings. He should be ready to roll for Thursday's Thanksgiving clash with the Lions.

Cooper recorded four total tackles (two solo) in Sunday's 23-6 win over the Vikings.

Cooper has underwhelmed relative to his usual production over the Packers' last three games, totaling just 16 total tackles during that span. Regardless, the Texas A&M product remains one of Green Bay's top defenders, recording 78 stops, including 0.5 sacks, three passes defensed and two forced fumbles over 11 games this season. He's expected to remain one of the team's top tacklers and a viable IDP option in the Week 13 matchup against the Lions on Thursday.

Cooper (foot) was a full participant in practice on Friday,Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Cooper was limited in practice both Wednesday and Thursday with a lingering foot injury. However, the 24-year-old appears to be ready to go for Sunday's matchup against the Vikings. The second-year pro has consistently started in every game this season while managing the injury, accounting for 74 tackles, 0.5 sacks, and two forced fumbles.

Cooper (foot) was limited in practice Thursday.

Cooper has now been limited in practice two straight days. He's still dealing with a foot issue that has resulted in at least one limited practice each of the past three weeks. Cooper has played almost every defensive snap while managing the injury, so there's reason to be optimistic about his status for Sunday versus the Vikings unless he's encountered a setback.

Cooper (foot) was a limited practice participant Wednesday.

Cooper has been on the injury report with a foot injury for the last two weeks, but he hasn't missed any game action. That likely puts him in line to suit up in Week 12 against the Vikings, though his practice participation for the next two days should confirm his status.

Cooper recorded six total tackles (three solo) in Sunday's 27-20 win over the Giants.

Cooper has now tallied six or more tackles in seven of the Packers' first 10 games this season. He's yet to miss a game in 2025, recording 74 total tackles, including 0.5 sacks, three passes defended and two forced fumbles. Expect the Texas A&M product to remain a viable IDP option and one of Green Bay's top defensive playmakers in the Week 12 matchup against the Vikings.

Cooper (foot) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Cooper upgraded to a full participant Thursday after being limited in Wednesday's estimated practice. The weakside linebacker played through his foot injury in Monday night's loss to the Eagles where he logged 99 percent of defensive snaps as part of the Packers' linebacker corps. The 23-year-old will look to log another full practice and stay free of an injury designation in anticipation for Sunday's game against the Giants.

Cooper (foot) was limited on Wednesday's estimated practice report.

It's not a new injury for Cooper, who was cleared to play in Monday night's loss to the Eagles and has started all nine contests this season, playing 99 percent of the defensive snaps.

Cooper recorded six tackles (two solo) in the Packers' loss to the Eagles on Monday night.

Cooper has been battling a foot issue in practice but has started all nine games this season, logging 68 tackles (38 solo), including 0.5 sacks, and three pass breakups on 99 percent of the defensive snaps.

Cooper (foot) does not have an injury designation heading into Monday's game against the Eagles, Wes Hodklewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Cooper opened the week with back-to-back limited practices due to a foot issue, but he avoided an injury tag for Week 10 after logging a full practice Saturday. The second-year linebacker has accumulated 62 tackles (36 solo), including 0.5 sacks, three pass defenses and one forced fumble across eight regular-season games.

Cooper (foot) was a limited participant at practice Thursday.

Cooper popped up on the injury report with an apparent foot issue to open the week. The linebacker was able to play the entirety of the team's 16-13 loss to the Panthers in Week 9, compiling eight total tackles (three solo). Cooper will have two more opportunities to log a full session before Monday night's contest against the Eagles.

Cooper registered eight tackles (three solo) against Carolina in a loss Sunday.

Cooper's eight tackles tied for second-most on the Packers. After recording 87 tackles over 14 regular-season games as a rookie last year, Cooper is at 62 stops (including 0.5 sacks) along with three defensed passes through eight contests this season.

Cooper recorded five total tackles (four solo) and one forced fumble in Sunday night's 35-25 win over the Steelers.

Cooper came up with a huge takeaway for the Packers' defense late in the fourth quarter, stripping Kenneth Gainwell after a five-yard completion. The Texas A&M product has seen a recent dip in his tackle output, recording just 10 stops over his last two games. Over seven contests this season, Cooper has tallied 54 total tackles, including 0.5 sacks, three passes defended and one forced fumble. He's expected to remain an integral part of the Packers' defensive success heading into the Week 9 matchup against the Panthers.

Cooper tallied five total tackles (three solo) and one pass defended in Sunday's 27-23 win over the Cardinals.

Although Cooper's five tackles fell below his usual standards, he broke up a pass intended for Trey McBride that kept the Cardinals out of the end zone early in the second quarter. The second-year linebacker from Texas A&M has now recorded 49 total tackles, including 0.5 sacks, and three passes defended over the Packers' first six games this season. He's expected to continue starting alongside Quay Walker to form one of the league's best inside linebacker tandems ahead of the Week 8 matchup against the Steelers.

Cooper recorded 11 total tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 27-18 win over the Bengals.

Cooper led the game in total tackles Sunday, brining his season total to 44. The second-year pro from Texas A&M has established himself as one of the Packers' top defensive playmakers, missing just one defensive snap through the team's first five games. He's expected to continue wreaking havoc on opposing offenses when the Packers travel to Arizona in Week 7.

Cooper logged seven tackles (five solo) and one pass defense during the Packers' 40-40 tie to the Cowboys on Sunday.

Cooper has logged at least seven tackles in three of the first four games of the regular season, and he finished Sunday's game tied with Nate Hobbs (head) and Xavier McKinney for third most tackles on the Packers behind Quay Walker (11) and Evan Williams (nine). Cooper is up to 33 total tackles through four games and is on pace to surpass his total from the 2024 regular season (87 across 14 games).

Cooper tallied four total tackles (two solo) and one pass defended during Sunday's 13-10 loss to the Browns.

The second-year pro from Texas A&M had an underwhelming Week 3 performance after posting 22 total tackles, including 0.5 sacks, through the Packers' first two games this season. Nonetheless, Cooper still ranks first on Green Bay's defense in solo tackles (17) and second in total tackles (26) through three weeks. He'll look to return to his usual form as one of the NFL's premier inside linebackers in Week 4, when the Packers face the Cowboys.

Cooper finished Thursday's 27-18 win over the Commanders with 10 tackles (seven solo), including 0.5 sacks.

Cooper got his first quarterback takedown of the season in the third quarter of Thursday's game, when he and Micah Parsons combined on a 10-yard sack of Jayden Daniels on third down, which led to a 52-yard field-goal attempt by Matt Gay on the next play that sailed right. Cooper has registered at least 10 total tackles in four of his last five regular-season games, dating back to Week 16 of the 2024 season against the Saints.

Cooper registered a career-high 12 tackles (eight solo) in Sunday's 27-13 victory over the Lions.

Cooper started Sunday's contest and finished it with more tackles than he registered in any of the 14 games he appeared in during his 2024 rookie season -- one in which he was twice named NFC Defensive Player of the Week. Cooper was a trendy breakout candidate coming into the current campaign, and after one contest there is little reason to think differently, as only three players have registered more tackles with one game to go in Week 1.

Cooper started at linebacker in Saturday's 20-7 preseason victory over the Seahawks.

Cooper started just four games during his 2024 rookie season, but the second-round pick was twice named NFC Defensive Player of the Week, and he is primed to play a key role from the jump in his sophomore campaign. Cooper racked up 87 tackles (57 solo) in 2024 despite seeing limited snaps early and sitting out three games altogether, so it's easy to envision him surpassing the 100-tackle mark in his second go-around.

Cooper played in 14 regular-season games in 2024 and finished with 87 tackles (57 solo), including 3.5 sacks, four pass defenses (including one interception), one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.

The second-round rookie out of Texas A&M saw limited playing time on defense early in the regular season, but he slowly saw his snap count increase as the year progressed and ended up starting in the Packers' final four games of 2024 (including the NFC wild-card game against the Eagles). Cooper missed three games due to a hamstring injury, but he returned in Week 15 against the Seahawks and accumulated 42 tackles (28 solo), including 1.0 sacks, two pass defenses (including one interception) in the following five games (including playoffs). Cooper won the NFL's Defensive Rookie of the Month award for December/January and figures to be a staple of the Packers' defense for the 2025 campaign.

Cooper (illness/knee) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's wild-card matchup against the Eagles, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Cooper, a 2024 second-round pick from Texas A&M, was limited throughout the Packers' week of practice due to a knee injury and an illness. However, it now appears he's healthy enough to play in Sunday's wild-card contest. Cooper has really rounded into form down the stretch for Green Bay, recording 35 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks and an additional seven tackles for loss, and two passes defended, with one interception, since returning from injury in Week 15. Expect the reigning NFC Defensive Rookie of the Month to cause problems for the Eagles' offense Sunday.

Cooper (illness/knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Cooper is working through an illness and a knee injury, the latter of which he may have picked up during the Packers' Week 18 loss to the Bears. The rookie second-round pick will likely be able to play against the Eagles in Sunday's NFC wild-card game, though his practice participation over the next two days will be worth monitoring in case he suffers a setback. Cooper emerged as the key figure in the Packers' linebacker corps as the year went on, and he finished his first NFL regular season with 87 tackles (57 solo), including 3.5 sacks, four pass defenses (including one interception), one forced fumble and one fumble recovery across 14 games.

Cooper recorded 11 total tackles (eight solo), including four tackles for loss, in Sunday's 27-25 loss to the Vikings.

Cooper was flying around the field in Week 17, making four tackles for loss and tying Javon Bullard as the Packers' leading tackler. The rookie linebacker from Texas A&M has really come on since returning from injury in the Week 15 win over the Seahawks, having now recorded 28 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks and an additional six tackles for loss, and one interception over Green Bay's last three contests. He's expected to remain one of the Packers' top tacklers and defensive playmakers when the Bears travel to Green Bay in Week 18.

Cooper racked up seven tackles (six solo) a sack, an interception and two pass deflections in Sunday's 30-13 victory over the Seahawks.

Cooper returned from a three-game absence in style, leading his team in tackles while picking up both the third full sack and first interception of his professional career. Cooper was on the field for only 34 of the 59 plays that Green Bay's defense recorded, but don't be surprised to see him more involved moving forward -- particularly if fellow linebacker Quay Walker (ankle) is forced to miss time.

Cooper (hamstring) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday night's matchup against the Seahawks, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

The 2024 second-round pick from Texas A&M has missed each of the Packers' last three games due to hamstring injury sustained in practice. Cooper returned to practice in a limited capacity Wednesday for the first time since sustaining the injury, and after upgrading to full participation Friday, he appears to have recovered from the issue. Expect Cooper to start alongside Quay Walker as part of the Packers' top inside linebacker duo in Week 15.

Cooper (hamstring) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Cooper hurt his hamstring in practice Nov. 20 and hasn't played since. It's promising that he was able to practice, albeit in a limited fashion, Wednesday, as he had previously logged only DNPs since suffering the injury. Cooper's practice participation the remainder of the week should clarify whether he has a chance of returning to action Sunday against the Seahawks.

Cooper (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday night's matchup against the Lions, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Cooper is now in line to miss his third consecutive game Thursday night after sustaining a hamstring injury in Green Bay's practice. The 2024 second-round pick is a significant loss to the Packers' linebacker corps, having recorded 52 total tackles, including 2.5 sacks, and one forced fumble in 10 appearances this season. Isaiah McDuffie is expected to remain one of the Packers' starting inside linebackers in Week 14 while Cooper continues to nurse his injury.

Cooper (hamstring) didn't practice Monday.

Cooper has yet to return to practice in any capacity since sustaining a hamstring injury prior to the Packers' Week 12 win over the 49ers. Monday's DNP is likely an indication that the rookie linebacker will remain out for Green Bay's divisional matchup against the Lions on Thursday night. However, he'll have a chance at suiting up if he can upgrade to at least limited practice Tuesday or Wednesday.

Cooper (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday night's matchup against the Dolphins, Wes Hodklewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

The rookie linebacker from Texas A&M sustained a hamstring injury in practice last week and is now set to miss his second consecutive game in Week 13. Isaiah McDuffie, who would typically step in for Cooper on Green Bay's defense, is also listed as questionable with an ankle injury. If McDuffie is sidelined Thursday night, Eric Wilson will likely start alongside Quay Walker in the Packers' linebacker corps.

Cooper (hamstring) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's practice estimation, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Cooper sustained a hamstring injury during practice last week that sidelined him for Sunday's blowout win over the 49ers, and Monday's estimated DNP likely suggests he's in jeopardy of missing more time. The rookie from Texas A&M has been one of the Packers' best inside linebackers this season, recording 52 total tackles, including 2.5 sacks, and two passes defended through 10 appearances. He'll likely need to practice in some capacity Tuesday or Wednesday to have a chance at playing in Thursday night's matchup against the Dolphins.

Cooper (hamstring) is out for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Cooper has logged at least 60 percent of the defensive snaps in each of the last five games. Quay Walker and Isaiah McDuffie will likely handed linebacker duties Sunday with Cooper out. Cooper's next chance to play will be in six days on Thanksgiving against the Dolphins.

Head coach Matt LaFleur said Thursday that Cooper suffered a hamstring injury during Wednesday's practice, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Cooper was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday's injury report after sustaining the injury, which prevented him from taking the field during Thursday's session. It appears the rookie second-round pick is in jeopardy of missing Sunday's game against the 49ers, though he would give himself a chance to play if he's able to practice in at least a limited capacity Friday.

Cooper (hamstring) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

The 2024 second-round pick from Texas A&M appears to have picked up a hamstring injury in the Packers' Week 11 win over the Bears, despite playing 49 defensive snaps and recording eight total tackles. His practice participation Thursday and Friday will likely provide the best indication of whether he can play through the issue in Week 12, when the Packers host the 49ers.

Cooper recorded nine tackles (five solo) including 1.0 sacks and a forced fumble along with a pass defensed during Sunday's 30-27 win at Jacksonville.

Sunday's game was the most complete of Cooper's young career thus far, and it was highlighted by a strip sack on the Jaguars' four-yard line which led to a Packers touchdown. He's gotten more regular playing time over the past few weeks after a slow start to the season, but he's still not worthy of IDP consideration in most formats yet.

Cooper (hip) does not carry an injury designation for the Packers' regular-season opener against the Eagles on Friday, Wes Hodkiewickz of the team's official site reports.

Cooper was limited in Tuesday's practice session, but he was able to practice without restrictions Thursday. The rookie-second round pick will get his first taste of NFL regular-season action Friday, and Cooper is slated to serve as the Eric Wilson's backup at middle linebacker.

Cooper (groin) was a limited participant at Tuesday's practice,

Cooper has been nursing a groin injury for most of training camp. It remains to be seen how his health will progress before Friday's season opening matchup with the Eagles in Brazil, but the linebacker projects to back up Eric Wilson in the middle when healthy.

Cooper (groin) was a limited participant in Tuesday's practice, Zach Jacobson of 247Sports.com reports.

Cooper sustained a groin injury in early August, which has prevented him from participating in practices and preseason games. He has recovered enough to return to practice in a limited capacity, though the Packers could take the cautious route and keep him out of Saturday's preseason finale against the Ravens. As a rookie second-round pick, Cooper's spot on Green Bay's 53-man roster should be safe, and he'll likely serve primarily on special teams while operating in a backup role at linebacker.

Cooper exited practice early Wednesday due to a groin injury, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Head coach Matt LaFleur downplayed the situation, calling it a "little groin injury" for Cooper. The rookie linebacker had an impressive showing during minicamp and was working to parlay that into a starting role during training camp. He'll now work to get healthy and return to the field, so he can continue to work to earn a prominent role on the Packers' defense.

Cooper logged a strong showing during mandatory minicamp early June and is trending toward securing a first-team role for training camp, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.

Cooper, a rookie second-round pick, has a clear path to the Packers' starting middle linebacker spot following the departure of De'Vondre Campbell, so it's encouraging to already see him impressing his new coaching staff. Coach Matt LaFleur praised "how engaged [Cooper has] been and how locked in he's been throughout the course of the offseason," and by all accounts it looks like the former Texas A&M standout is quickly acclimating to new defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley's scheme. At 6-foot-2, 229 pounds, Cooper is slightly undersized compared to 2022 first-round pick Quay Walker, but he boasts enough athleticism to lean on as he bulks up. Veterans Isaiah McDuffie, Eric Wilson and rookie third-rounder Ty'Ron Hopper project to round out Green Bay's linebacker corps alongside Cooper and Walker.