Packers evaluate Edgerrin Cooper for concussion amid loss to Falcons
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 5:53 AM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026
The Green Bay Packers experienced a tough 35-14 loss to the Atlanta Falcons in their home opener on September 25, 2026. Linebacker Edgerrin Cooper exited the game after being evaluated for a concussion in the fourth quarter, raising concerns for the team's defensive lineup. Cooper had been a significant contributor before his departure, with five tackles in the game and notable performances in previous weeks. As the Packers look to regroup, they face ongoing injury challenges and missed an opportunity to break a record for consecutive home-opening wins in the NFL.
- •Packers are 0-3 to start the 2026 season.
- •Edgerrin Cooper was evaluated for a concussion after leaving the game.
- •Packers attempted a comeback with a Matthew Golden touchdown.
- •This game ended their chance for a record 14th consecutive home opener win.
- •Atlanta led 27-7 with under 11 minutes left in the fourth quarter.
- 5:53 AMYahoo Sports — Packers Lose Key Defender Against Falcons
- 3:23 AMYahoo Sports — Packers lose 2026 home opener against the Falcons, 35-14
"GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) — The Packers have lost what could have been a record-breaking game against the Atlanta Falcons tonight. The Packers fell 35-14 in their 2026 home opener, coming out of the gate strong with a Christian Watson touchdown and attempting to gain back a lead in the fourth quarter with a Matthew […]
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 25, 2026, 5:53 AMPackers Lose Key Defender Against Falcons
The Packers lost Edgerrin Cooper to the locker room during a rough night against the Falcons. Green Bay quickly announced his status. The post Packers Lose Key Defender Against Falcons appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsSep 25, 2026, 3:23 AMPackers lose 2026 home opener against the Falcons, 35-14
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) — The Packers have lost what could have been a record-breaking game against the Atlanta Falcons tonight. The Packers fell 35-14 in their 2026 home opener, coming out of the gate strong with a Christian Watson touchdown and attempting to gain back a lead in the fourth quarter with a Matthew […]
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