Dalton Cooper

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Packers secured solid depth value by retaining Dalton Cooper on a modest $0.9M deal, earning a C+ CVI that reflects smart roster management at the margins. While Cooper operates as a replacement-level tackle, his minimal salary makes this a low-risk proposition for Green Bay's offensive line depth chart. The one-year structure (assuming standard practice for this salary tier) gives the organization flexibility to evaluate younger options or pursue upgrades without long-term commitment. Cooper's veteran presence provides insurance against injuries to higher-paid starters, and at under $1M annually, he won't hamstring the Packers' ability to invest in premium talent elsewhere. This represents the type of prudent depth signing that championship-caliber teams execute routinely — unspectacular but necessary roster construction that keeps the salary cap healthy while maintaining competitive depth.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

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

Performance Analysis

Dalton Cooper is an undrafted rookie offensive tackle fighting for a foothold on the Green Bay Packers' roster, having appeared in just two career games at 25 years old — a number that underscores how early he is in his professional journey. For a position where availability and durability are the primary currencies of value, two games represent the absolute beginning of what must become a much longer story before Cooper can be evaluated with any real confidence. Offensive tackles live and die by their ability to stay on the field, protect the blindside through the grind of a 17-game season, and build chemistry with the quarterback behind them — none of which Cooper has had the opportunity to demonstrate at the NFL level yet. His current grade of D+ reflects not a character indictment, but the reality that he simply hasn't logged enough snaps to establish himself as a reliable presence in Green Bay's offensive line rotation. The Packers, who have invested heavily in protecting Jordan Love, will need Cooper to compete hard in camp and preseason settings to carve out even a developmental role on the 53-man roster or practice squad. What to watch going forward is whether Cooper can stay healthy, absorb Green Bay's blocking schemes, and translate whatever physical tools earned him a look into consistent, assignment-sound football. At 25, the window to develop is real, but the clock is ticking.

How Dalton Compares at the Position

Dalton Cooper ranks 83rd of 189 graded offensive tackles by performance. That slots Dalton between Kiran Amegadjie (D+) just ahead and Lorenz Metz (D) just behind.

Fan Sentiment

Dalton Cooper carries a C- sentiment grade right now, with the conversation around his presence on the roster shaping a decidedly muted narrative. The media framing has been decidedly incidental—Cooper appears in statistical databases and way-too-early 53-man projections rather than as a featured subject, and his multiple re-signings over 18 months have been treated as quiet roster maintenance transactions buried in broader team announcements, reflecting organizational familiarity rather than optimism about his role. That narrative tracks closely with his D+ performance grade, and the 2025 season production of just 2 games played reinforces the replacement-level label that has dogged him since his arrival. The Packers' recent offseason activity—focused on upgrades at receiver, cornerback, defensive tackle, and linebacker—has further pushed Cooper into the shadows, with zero spotlight on his competitive situation along the offensive line despite clear front-office investment in changes up front elsewhere on the roster. The consensus is unambiguous: at 25 and still in his rookie season, Cooper is fighting for practice squad consideration at best, and any narrative movement hinges entirely on training camp performance forcing his way into the conversation before the regular season kicks off in 91 days.