Packers Linebacker Edgerrin Cooper Could Miss Season

Packers coach Matt LaFleur says he values the rivalry with Chicago but wants attention on the players, contrasting with Bears coach Ben Johnson’s more personally provocative approach ahead of their Week 5 matchup. Green Bay is also working veteran guard Kevin Zeitler back into game shape after signing him while he recovers from a quadriceps injury, and LaFleur warned that running back Kaleb Johnson could lose playing time if he continues fumbling after a costly late turnover against Tampa Bay. The Packers face a potentially major defensive setback as linebacker Edgerrin Cooper left the Buccaneers game with an Achilles injury; LaFleur reportedly feared Cooper could miss the rest of the season, though Green Bay had not confirmed a final diagnosis.