
#56 LB · Green Bay Packers
Height
6'2"
Weight
229 lbs
Age
24
College
Texas A&M
Draft
2024, Rd 2, #45
Experience
2 yrs
LB Rank
#42 / 349
Grade this player:
| Year | Team | GP | Tkl | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | ![]() | 30 | 205 | 4.0 | 1 |
| 2025 | ![]() | 16 | 118 | 0.5 | 0 |
| 2024 | ![]() | 14 | 87 | 3.5 | 1 |
Length
4 years
Total Value
$8.6M
Guaranteed
$6.6M
AAV
$2.1M/yr
This Edgerrin Cooper extension is an absolute steal for Green Bay, earning an A+ CVI that reflects exceptional value extraction by the front office. Locking up a solid starter linebacker at just $2.1M annually represents elite cost control in today's inflated market, especially when comparable linebackers are commanding $8-12M per year. The four-year term captures Cooper's prime years while the $6.6M in guarantees provides reasonable security without handcuffing the franchise long-term. At 25 years old, Cooper should maintain or even improve his current production level throughout this deal, making the back-loaded risk minimal for a player already contributing at a consistent level. This is exactly the type of shrewd roster building that championship contenders execute — identifying and retaining solid contributors before they price themselves out, giving the Packers crucial salary cap flexibility to address premium positions while maintaining defensive depth.
Edgerrin Cooper earns a C+ for the Packers at linebacker, one of the more impressive rookie performances at the position this season. Cooper has shown the instincts and athleticism that made him a coveted draft prospect, and his ability to process plays has been advanced for a first-year player. His tackling has been reliable, and he has shown enough in coverage to stay on the field during passing downs. Green Bay has been searching for a long-term answer at linebacker, and Cooper looks like he could be that answer. The C+ reflects a strong starting point with clear room for growth as he gains more NFL experience.
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Recent seasons are weighted more heavily in the overall performance grade.
B-
2025
(50% weight)
B+
2024
(30% weight)