The Green Bay Packers will open the 2025 season Sunday at Lambeau Field against the Detroit Lions. After the recent blockbuster trade with the Cowboys, most of the attention has been understandably been focused on Micah Parsons. Parsons gives the Packers an elite pass rusher who can really improve the defense. But Parsons isn’t the only defensive weapon the team has in their starting lineup. Fans would be wise not to overlook the potential contributions of second-year linebacker Edgerrin Cooper who could very well develop into another impact player for Jeff Hafley’s defense.
Cooper showed a lot of potential in his rookie season.