Edgerrin Cooper

Career StatsB+

Year	Team	GP	Tkl	Sacks	INT
Career		30	205	4.0	1
2025		16	118	0.5	0
2024		14	87	3.5	1

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Above-replacement production at the linebacker salary tier earns Edgerrin Cooper a A- Contract Value Index. At $2.1M AAV on a four-year rookie scale deal, Cooper is locked into one of the league's most team-friendly contracts—exactly the kind of low-cost, controllable arrangement that allows front offices to develop young talent without cap penalty. His 2025 season numbers—118 tackles and 0.5 sacks across 16 games—mark him as a reliable depth linebacker and full-time contributor rather than a pass-rush threat, which is precisely the role the Packers are investing in under new coordinator Jonathan Gannon. The CVI grade reflects the fundamental math: a second-year linebacker with above-average production on a sub-$2.2M annual commitment is as close to a no-lose proposition as roster construction gets, especially when the organization is actively reinforcing the position group and signaling confidence in his development arc. Barring a major injury setback, Cooper should continue to repay this investment through the remainder of his rookie deal, and the Packers have built in the flexibility to extend him at market rates later if his trajectory holds. The soft landing in media perception—anchored by organizational momentum and respect for his professionalism rather than proven dominance—underscores a player whose contract value may only improve as his role expands.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the A band — a quick read on where Edgerrin's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Edgerrin Cooper is a second-year linebacker for the Green Bay Packers earning a B+ grade in just his 30th career game at age 24. He profiles as a rangy, instinctive defender with the athleticism to develop into a genuine three-down linebacker. Among players at his experience level, Cooper is already outpacing expectations and trending toward a meaningful long-term role. His tackle production is legitimately elite — 7.38 per game against an NFL average of 2.19 and an elite threshold of 7.32 — suggesting exceptional pursuit angles and field awareness. His TFL rate of 0.53 per game is well above the 0.27 NFL average, indicating solid backfield penetration instincts. The clear concern is pass-rush production; his 0.03 sacks per game falls well below the 0.15 NFL average, a gap that offensive coordinators will exploit if left unaddressed. His season grade slipped from a B in 2024 to a B- in 2025, which warrants monitoring but doesn't erase the broader context of a young linebacker still refining his game. The sack deficiency is the most pressing developmental hurdle — if Cooper can convert his TFL frequency into more quarterback pressures, his ceiling rises considerably. Comparisons to early-career Demario Davis aren't unreasonable — a high-motor, tackle-machine linebacker who gradually added pass-rush utility. Watch for scheme adjustments from Green Bay's coaching staff to maximize his pursuit skills while shielding his coverage and pass-rush limitations heading into year three.

How Edgerrin Compares at the Position

Edgerrin Cooper ranks 36th of 338 graded linebackers by performance. That slots Edgerrin between Devin Bush (B+) just ahead and Quay Walker (B+) just behind.

Current Sentiment

The media tone on Edgerrin Cooper pencils out to a C+ sentiment grade after weighing recent storylines. Cooper is riding genuine organizational momentum as a second-year linebacker poised for expanded responsibility under new coordinator Jonathan Gannon, with headlines emphasizing his development arc and professional mindset rather than any on-field shortcomings. The most striking piece of narrative thrust comes from an unexpected quarter: Cowboys pass rusher Micah Parsons publicly endorsing Cooper's rise, a notable co-sign from one of the league's elite defenders that signals respect beyond the Packers' building. However, that constructive tone is tempered by lingering injury concerns stemming from a playoff setback that cut short Green Bay's 2025 run, creating just enough uncertainty to prevent universal enthusiasm heading into 2026. Cooper's 2025 season numbers—118 tackles and 0.5 sacks across 16 games—position him as a steady depth linebacker rather than an emerging star, a reality that keeps the narrative anchored in cautious optimism about his ceiling rather than proven dominance. The Packers' recent defensive reinforcements (cornerbacks Brandon Cisse and Marlon Jones) suggest a team investing across the defense, which implicitly validates their confidence in Cooper as a building block at linebacker. All told, Cooper has earned a soft landing with media and fans: genuine respect for his trajectory, organizational investment backing that narrative, and no major controversies—just the natural wear of proving it matters on Sundays.