Cooper racked up seven tackles (six solo) a sack, an interception and two pass deflections in Sunday's 30-13 victory over the Seahawks.
Cooper returned from a three-game absence in style, leading his team in tackles while picking up both the third full sack and first interception of his professional career. Cooper was on the field for only 34 of the 59 plays that Green Bay's defense recorded, but don't be surprised to see him more involved moving forward -- particularly if fellow linebacker Quay Walker (ankle) is forced to miss time.
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Packers' Quay Walker: Not ruled out for Week 16
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Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said Tuesday that Walker (ankle) has a chance to be available for Monday's game against the Saints but called the situation "more of a week-to-week type deal," Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
LaFleur said Green Bay "will give [Walker] through the week and see where he's at," but it sounds like the ankle injury sustained by the 2022 first-round pick in the first half of Sunday's win over Seattle could keep him sidelined Week 16. In the event that Walker is unavailable versus New Orleans on Monday, Eric Wilson and rookie fourth-round pick Ty'Ron Hopper could see increased defensive opportunities in the Packers' linebacker corps.
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Packers' Quay Walker: Out for rest of game
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Walker has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game versus the Seahawks with an ankle injury, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
Walker suffered the injury late in the first half. The linebacker compiled three tackles before exiting the game.
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Packers' Corey Ballentine: Active against Seattle
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Ballentine (knee) is active for Sunday night's game versus Seattle.
Ballentine was inactive last week against Detroit, but he's healthy and should fill his normal role on special teams and as a reserve in the Packers' secondary.
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Packers' Javon Bullard: Missing Week 15
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Bullard (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday night's matchup against the Seahawks, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
Bullard sustained a ankle injury in the Packers' Week 14 loss to the Lions and didn't practice all week, so it's no surprise he'll be sidelined Sunday. With Bullard missing the Week 15 contest, Green Bay will likely play Keisean Nixon, Eric Stokes and Carrington Valentine as its top three cornerbacks.
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Packers' Evan Williams: Ready for Week 15
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Williams (concussion) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday night's matchup against the Seahawks, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
The rookie safety from Oregon sustained a concussion in the Packers' Week 14 loss to the Lions, but he was able to practice in full both Thursday and Friday and has now cleared the NFL's five-step concussion protocol, per Hodkiewicz. Williams has recorded 45 total tackles, three passes defended and one forced fumble through his first 12 games in the NFL. He's expected to serve as the Packers' top strong safety in Week 15.
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Packers' Edgerrin Cooper: Returning in Week 15
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Cooper (hamstring) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday night's matchup against the Seahawks, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
The 2024 second-round pick from Texas A&M has missed each of the Packers' last three games due to hamstring injury sustained in practice. Cooper returned to practice in a limited capacity Wednesday for the first time since sustaining the injury, and after upgrading to full participation Friday, he appears to have recovered from the issue. Expect Cooper to start alongside Quay Walker as part of the Packers' top inside linebacker duo in Week 15.
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Packers' Isaiah McDuffie: Ready for Sunday night
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McDuffie (ankle) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday night's matchup against the Seahawks, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
McDuffie practiced in full Friday after opening the week with consecutive limited sessions, so it appears he's moved past his ankle injury in time to play Sunday night. The Boston College product played 100 percent of the Packers' defensive snaps in a Week 14 loss to the Lions and recorded a career-best 15 total tackles. However, he'll likely revert to his usual reserve role in Week 15 with rookie Edgerrin Cooper returning from injury.
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Packers' Jaire Alexander: Missing more time
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Head coach Matt LaFleur told reporters Friday that Alexander (knee) won't play in Sunday night's matchup against the Seahawks, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
Alexander practiced in full both Wednesday and Thursday; however, LaFleur told reporters Friday that he didn't feel the All-Pro corner was ready to return based off what he observed at practice throughout the week. The Louisville product is now set to miss his fourth consecutive game Sunday, with Keisean Nixon and Carrington Valentine expected to serve as Green Bay's top outside cornerback duo until Alexander recovers from his PCL injury.
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Packers' Evan Williams: Full practice Thursday
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Williams (concussion) was a full participant at the Packers' practice Thursday, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
Williams was able to increase his participation at practice Thursday after opening the week with a limited session Wednesday. The safety has yet to clear concussion protocol according to Matt Schneidman of The Athletic, but Thursday's practice is a massive step forward. Williams will look to clear protocol in time to play in Sunday night's matchup with the Seahawks.
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Packers' Javon Bullard: Doesn't practice Wednesday
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Bullard (ankle) did not practice Wednesday, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
Bullard hurt his ankle Week 14 against the Lions and was deemed week-to-week by Packers coach Matt LaFleur, so it's no surprise that the rookie didn't practice Wednesday. While it's not yet certain that he won't be able to suit up Sunday in Seattle, things appear to be trending that way. Bullard has been an every-week starter for the Packers during his first NFL campaign and hasn't yet missed a game.
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Packers' Evan Williams: Limited in practice Wednesday
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Williams (concussion) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
Williams exited Green Bay's Week 14 contest versus the Lions early due to a concussion. That was a Thursday game, so he's had more time than usual to try to recover. Williams will need to clear the NFL's concussion protocol in order to be able to suit up Sunday against Seattle. If he can't play, Zayne Anderson could see an uptick in defensive snaps, as he did against Detroit.
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Packers' Edgerrin Cooper: Opens week with limited practice
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Cooper (hamstring) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
Cooper hurt his hamstring in practice Nov. 20 and hasn't played since. It's promising that he was able to practice, albeit in a limited fashion, Wednesday, as he had previously logged only DNPs since suffering the injury. Cooper's practice participation the remainder of the week should clarify whether he has a chance of returning to action Sunday against the Seahawks.
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Packers' Isaiah McDuffie: Still managing ankle issue
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McDuffie (ankle) was limited in Wednesday's practice, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
McDuffie has been nursing an ankle issue since late November, but it hasn't yet cost him any time. In fact, he played 100 percent of Green Bay's defensive snaps for the first time this season in Week 14 versus Detroit and finished with a season-high 15 tackles. With that in mind, McDuffie currently doesn't seem to be in danger of missing Sunday's matchup against Seattle, though it makes sense to keep an eye on his practice participation the remainder of the week.
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Packers' Jaire Alexander: Full go for Wednesday
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Head coach Matt LaFleur told reporters that Alexander (knee) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, per Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site.
Alexander has missed four of the Packers' last five games after sustaining a partially torn PCL in a Week 8 win over the Jaguars. He practiced in full Wednesday for the first time since sustaining the injury, suggesting that the All-Pro will return for the Packers' Week 15 matchup against the Seahawks. Alexander is now expected to start opposite Keisean Nixon as part of Green Bay's top outside cornerback duo Sunday night.
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Ralen Goforth: Hosted for tryout
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The Giants hosted Goforth (ankle) for a workout on Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Goforth, an undrafted free agent, spent the offseason in Green Bay but was hurt during the preseason. He secured an injury settlement prior to Week 1 and now appears fully healthy. The linebacker is competing to earn an opportunity on a practice squad around the league.
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Packers' Kenny Clark: Logs eight tackles against Detroit
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Clark finished Thursday's 34-31 loss to the Lions with eight tackles (six solo).
It was a season-high tackling effort from the veteran defensive tackle this past Thursday, and he was one tackle shy from matching his career-best output from Week 3 of the 2018 season (nine). He's now up to 31 tackles (17 solo), including 1.0 sacks, through 13 regular-season games.
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Packers' Keisean Nixon: Picks off Goff in Week 14
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Nixon registered 10 tackles (three solo) and two pass defenses (including an interception) in Thursday's 34-31 loss to Detroit.
Nixon tied Quay Walker as the Packers' second-leading tackler this past Thursday behind Isaiah McDuffie (15). Nixon logged his first interception of the season when he picked off Jared Goff early in the third quarter, which set the Packers up deep in Lions' territory and led to a six-yard touchdown run by Josh Jacobs three plays later. Through 13 regular-season games, Nixon has logged 65 tackles (42 solo), including 2.0 sacks, six pass defenses (including one interception) and two forced fumbles.
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Packers' Quay Walker: Logs 10 tackles again
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Walker tallied 10 tackles (six solo) during the Packers' 34-31 loss to the Lions in Week 13.
Walker logged the same amount of combined and solo tackles this past Thursday as he did against the Dolphins in Week 13, except he wasn't able to register a sack on Jared Goff. The third-year linebacker is up to 99 combined tackles through 12 games, and with four games left to go in the regular season, Walker is on track to eclipse his career-best mark (121) set in 2022, his rookie year.
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Packers' Isaiah McDuffie: Career-high 15 tackles vs. Detroit
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McDuffie tallied 15 tackles (four solo) in the Packers' 34-31 loss to the Lions in Week 14.
McDuffie played 100 percent of the Packers' defensive snaps for the first time this season, and he accounted for a tackle on 19.7 percent of those snaps. He's registered 25 total tackles over his last two outings, which is more than what he accumulated across the five games prior. With four regular-season games left in 2024, McDuffie has matched his output from 2023 with 86 combined tackles (including 0.5 sacks), along with three pass defenses and one forced fumble over 13 games.
