Cooper's Rise to All-Pro Status | NFL News

0:00On September 7th, alright, so the Green Bay Packers are gearing up for the 2026 season and it feels like they're in a real Super Bowl. Window, that means every single game is going to carry weight from that week 2 match up against the Jets all the way to their home opener against the Falcons in week 3. But before all that kicks off, they're dropping a top 50 Packers list and we're talking about number 6. That's Linebacker, Edger and Cooper. His dude came in as a second round pick back in 2024 and immediately looked like a superstar. He put up some serious numbers his rookie year, even with limited starts due to injury. Last season, Cooper stepped into a full time starting role, playing almost every single snap. While his raw stats might have did the bit compared to his rookie year, that was because his responsibilities changed. He went from being a playmaker to a steady presence in the middle and he was still graded really well. Now with a new defensive coordinator, the hope is they'll unleash him.

1:01They're looking for him to get after the quarterback more, especially with other defensive pressures potentially being managed. He's got the talent to be in all pro. So as we look ahead to 2026, Edger and Cooper is projected to be a major force, a guy who can change the game. He's ranked number 6 on this list and the expectation is he'll be in all pro this year. Football news, powered by AI. This is NFL News Today. I'm Corey with the story.