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Packers defeat Buccaneers 17-14, lose Edgerrin Cooper to injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 9:09 PM

Last updated Oct 4, 2026

Packers defeat Buccaneers 17-14, lose Edgerrin Cooper to injury

Summary

The Green Bay Packers secured a 17-14 victory against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on October 4. However, the win was overshadowed by a significant injury to linebacker Edgerrin Cooper, who suffered a non-contact injury that the team suspects may be an Achilles tear. Head coach Matt LaFleur expressed concern for Cooper's long-term status, suggesting he may miss the entire season. Cooper had been a positive contributor with 21 tackles and two sacks in the first three weeks of the season. The Packers next face the Chicago Bears at Lambeau Field, where Cooper's absence will be felt greatly.

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Status Watch

•Packers improve to 3-1 after win against Buccaneers
•Edgerrin Cooper ruled out for rest of the game
•LaFleur fears Cooper may miss the entire season
•Cooper had 21 tackles and 2 sacks prior to injury
•Next game for Packers is against the Bears

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9:09 PMYahoo Sports — Packers Reveal Brutal Edgerrin Cooper Update After Big Win

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The Green Bay Packers entered Week 4 NFL action badly needing a win on the road against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. When all was said and done, they were able to get that win by a final score of 17-14. Once again, nothing looked pretty for the Packers. They struggled at times on both sides […] The post Packers Reveal Brutal Edgerrin Cooper Update After Big Win appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
— Yahoo Sports

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