Edgerrin Cooper named NFC defensive player of the week

Packers rookie linebacker Edgerrin Cooper had another strong performance in Sunday’s victory over the Seahawks.

On Wednesday, the NFL named Cooper defensive player of the week.

Cooper recorded two tackles for loss, two passes defensed, a sack, and an interception in the 30-13 win. According to the league, Cooper is the first rookie linebacker to record multiple TFLs and passes defensed since 2016.

This is Cooper’s second defensive player of the week award, making him the first Packers rookie to ever win multiple DPOW awards. He’s only the fifth rookie to ever win multiple defensive player of the week awards. He’s also the first former Texas A&M player to win multiple DPOW awards as a rookie.

In 11 games this season, Cooper has totaled 59 tackles, seven tackles fro loss, six QB hits, 3.5 sacks, four passes defensed, and one interception.