Packers rule out LB Edgerrin Cooper for Week 12 vs. 49ers

Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur confirmed rookie linebacker Edgerrin Cooper will not play Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers because of a hamstring injury suffered during Wednesday’s practice.

Cooper, who appeared in all 10 games to start his rookie season, didn’t practice Thursday or Friday.

While LaFleur does not think the soft-tissue injury will be a long-term issue, it’s possible Cooper will be hard-pressed to play on a short turnaround next Thursday against the Miami Dolphins.

Cornerback Jaire Alexander didn’t practice at all this week and isn’t expected to play Sunday, leaving the Packers defense without two preferred starters.

A second-round pick out of Texas A&M, Cooper has…