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Micah Parsons' Early Season Absence Will Test the Packers' Pass-Rush Abilities
The move keeps Edgerrin Cooper on the field as Green Bay adjusts to Micah Parsons missing at least four games, coaches said.
- In defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon's new "Penny" package, the Green Bay Packers are lining up linebacker Edgerrin Cooper on the edge. The adjustment keeps Cooper on the field in a one-linebacker look without requiring substitutions.
- Micah Parsons will miss at least four games to begin the season while recovering from the torn ACL that ended his 2025 campaign. The Packers have lost all four games the All-Pro edge rusher missed since his acquisition.
- Cooper proved his defensive versatility in 2024, recording 13 tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks while playing only 55% of defensive snaps. His range allows Green Bay to utilize three defensive tackles and three safeties simultaneously.
- "Rush and coverage go together," Gannon said, emphasizing collective defensive effort rather than focusing solely on pass-rush metrics. The coordinator deploys three defensive tackles, one off-ball linebacker, and three safeties in the grouping.
- Green Bay faces its first test on Sunday when the Packers visit the Minnesota Vikings with Parsons unavailable. The team looks for 2023 first-round pick Lukas Van Ness to elevate his production during the season's opening stretch.
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Micah Parsons' early season absence will test the Packers' pass-rush abilities
The Green Bay Packers have lost each of the four games they've played without Micah Parsons in the year since they acquired the All-Pro edge rusher.
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