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Packers rookie Edgerrin Cooper wins second defensive player of the week award

Playing less than 50% of the Green Bay Packers' defensive snaps, not to mention missing three games with injury, Edgerrin Cooper probably won't be the NFL's defensive rookie of the year. But he's certainly getting attention.

For the second time this season, Cooper was named the NFC Defensive Player of the Week. Not defensive rookie of the week. Defensive player.

Coop’s done it again.

For the second time this year, Edgerrin Cooper has been named the NFC Defensive Player of the Week! #ProBowlVote

— Green Bay Packers (@packers) December 18, 2024

In the 30-13 win over Seattle, Cooper hauled in a game-clinching interception and had a sack, five tackles (two for loss) and two passes defended.