Packers place linebacker Edgerrin Cooper on injured reserve, sign linebacker Kristian Welch and add running back Damon Bankston to practice squad
The Green Bay Packers placed linebacker Edgerrin Cooper on injured reserve and signed linebacker Kristian Welch to the active roster, the team said in a press release. The Packers also added running back Damon Bankston to the practice squad as part of the roster moves. The transactions were procedural roster adjustments as the club managed its personnel.
The Packers previously placed defensive tackle Warren Brinson on injured reserve, altering the club’s depth along the defensive front. Green Bay signed guard Kevin Zeitler on Sept. 28, 2026, adding experience to the offensive line. The team has continued to make practice squad and roster changes in recent weeks to respond to injuries and roster needs.
The team detailed the transactions in the press release and did not provide additional timelines for player returns. The Packers will update their roster and injury reports as information becomes available. Officials did not offer further comment in the release.
NFL Sports Blog Take
Removing Edgerrin Cooper from the active roster reduces the Packers’ immediate linebacker depth, so promoting Kristian Welch is a practical short-term move to fill that vacancy. Adding Damon Bankston to the practice squad gives the club a developmental option at running back while the active roster copes with injuries. These transactions fit a broader pattern of roster adjustments the Packers have made recently to maintain depth across position groups.