Packers suspect Edgerrin Cooper's Achilles injury will end his season

Through the first 2.5 quarters, he had compiled a team-high nine tackles, a sack, and an interception, per Packers.com. His loss removes a productive and established defensive presence from the Packers' linebacker group. Isaiah McDuffie replaced Cooper at linebacker following the injury. McDuffie is a six-year pro with 40 NFL starts under his belt, according to Packers.com. LaFleur expressed confidence in the depth options available: Ty'Ron Hopper is viewed as a young, improving talent, and Zaire Franklin, a veteran newcomer to the linebacker corps, brings leadership and communication skills that will help the defense adjust, per Packers.com. The Packers enter their next contest at 2-2 and will face the defending NFC North champion Chicago Bears, who are 3-1. The Bears will start backup quarterback Tyson Bagent in place of the injured Caleb Williams. Green Bay lost to the Bears twice in their final two regular-season games last year, with the second loss eliminating them in the playoffs.