Overview
- The Packers announced Cooper cleared the NFL concussion protocol and was removed from the injury report, putting him on track to play pending the team’s game-day inactive list.
- Cooper progressed from limited practices midweek to a full practice before the clearance, meeting the league’s staged return-to-play steps.
- Through three games Cooper has 21 tackles and two sacks and forms an aggressive pairing with veteran Zaire Franklin that lets Cooper attack near the line of scrimmage.
- Green Bay still faces defensive absences with Brinson sidelined for a significant stretch, Anthony Campbell ruled out for Sunday, and Karl Brooks and Lukas Van Ness carrying uncertain statuses.
- With Tampa Bay ruling out Baker Mayfield and starting rookie Jalon Daniels, Cooper’s speed could help the Packers pressure the passer and contain scrambles while the team works to fix issues that allowed 498 yards in their Week 3 loss.