Packers LB Edgerrin Cooper still explosive despite adding weight

As first noted by defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley earlier this month, Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur confirmed linebacker Edgerrin Cooper has gained considerable weight -- good weight -- ahead of his second NFL season.

In fact, LaFleur said Cooper -- who was listed at 229 pounds and played at around 220 pounds at times during his rookie season -- is now up near 240 pounds, and the easy-moving linebacker is still as explosive as ever.

"He's so much more confident. Certainly, his body looks different. He's like 240 pounds now," LaFleur said after Wednesday's OTA session. "The added weight, and he still looks like he's moving as good as he did a year ago. I'm really excited about him.…