Peter Bukowski · Jul 14, 2026
On the Isaiah McDuffie extension, Bukowski says Green Bay will only really play two off-ball linebackers — Edgerrin Cooper and Zaire Franklin as starters — with McDuffie as the third linebacker and core special teams player.
“You're now in this odd front world where you're really only gonna ever play two off ball linebackers. It's gonna be Adrian Cooper and Zaire Franklin.”
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- Depth Chart CallsZaire FranklinGreen Bay PackersJul 14, 2026
Zaire Franklin to be 1st on the depth chart
“It's gonna be Adrian Cooper and Zaire Franklin.”
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Isaiah McDuffie to be 3rd on the depth chart
“So now you're paying for linebacker three and you've already invested in Tyrone Hopper”
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Edgerrin Cooper to be 1st on the depth chart
“you're really only gonna ever play two off ball linebackers. It's gonna be Adrian Cooper and Zaire Franklin. ... Edron Cooper has star potential. He's a starter.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the season it describes has finished.