There have been quite a few changes to the Green Bay Packers defense since they faced the Philadelphia Eagles to kick off the season in Brazil. One of the biggest changes has been the emergence of Edgerrin Cooper.
During the season-opening loss to the Eagles, the Packers rookie linebacker played only 11 snaps on defense. Cooper, who sat out the entire preseason with a hip injury, wasn’t given a prominent role immediately. Still, his talent was undeniable right away.
Over those 11 snaps, Cooper totaled four tackles and a pass breakup, earning the team’s highest defensive Pro Football Focus (PFF) grade.