Cooper totaled four tackles (all solo), including a sack, in Sunday's Week 16 loss to the Patriots.

EDGE Analysis

Cooper played on 77 percent of Denver's defensive snaps in the defeat, marking the fourth straight week that he has been over the 70 percent mark. He brought down Bailey Zappe for a 10-yard loss in the first quarter, giving Cooper a sack in back-to-back games. The third-year pro has blossomed in his third NFL campaign, notching a career-high 7.5 sacks along with his first professional interception and first professional touchdown (on a fumble recovery against the Bears in Week 4).

Cooper recorded five tackles, including one sack, in Saturday's 42-17 loss to the Lions.

EDGE Analysis

With Cooper's one sack in the contest, the veteran now has 6.5 sacks on the season. The 25-year-old linebacker has now recorded 65 tackles (39 solo), two passes defensed, one interception, one forced fumble, two fumble recoveries and a touchdown over the course of the 2023 campaign. Cooper will look to build upon his solid season in Week 16 when the Broncos host the Patriots.

Cooper (ankle) does not have an injury designation ahead of Saturday's game against the Lions, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

The linebacker was a limited participant in practice throughout the week. Cooper has 60 tackles, including 5.5 sacks, two passes defensed, an interception, a forced fumble and two fumble recoveries in 2023.

Cooper (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cooper was listed as a limited participant in Tuesday's estimated practice report, and he was able to practice in some capacity Wednesday. The 2021 seventh-round pick has put up career-high numbers in his third year in the league and has registered 60 tackles (34 solo), including 5.5 sacks, one interception, one forced fumble and a defensive touchdown in 13 games this season.

Cooper posted eight tackles (three solo), two sacks and one forced fumble in Sunday's 35-33 loss to the Commanders.

EDGE Analysis

Cooper paced the Broncos in sacks Sunday, showing off his ability to make big plays as a pass rusher. The 25-year-old linebacker has now recorded 11 total tackles through the first two weeks of the 2023 campaign. Cooper will look to continue his solid start to the season in a Week 3 matchup against the Dolphins.

Cooper (hamstring) will play Monday against the Chargers.

EDGE Analysis

Cooper has missed the team's last three contests , but his return should be a boost to the Broncos' linebacker depth, as well as their special-teams unit.

Cooper (hamstring) logged a limited practice Thursday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cooper has missed each of Denver's last three games and this was first practice in any capacity since suffering the injury. While his status remains unclear, Cooper's activity creates the chance that he'll return against the Chargers on Monday while contributing primarily on special teams.

Cooper (hamstring) will not play Thursday against the Colts, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cooper will miss his third-straight game of the season, after not being able to practice all week once again. His next opportunity to return will be in Week 6 against the Chargers.

Cooper (hamstring) will remain sidelined for Sunday's contest against the Raiders.

EDGE Analysis

Cooper was a non-participant at practice all week, so this decision is not surprising. The absence will mark his second straight.

Cooper (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game against the 49ers.

EDGE Analysis

Cooper suffered the injury during the week but was unable to practice Friday. He played primarily on special teams in the first two weeks of the season, so his absence isn't likely to affect the Broncos' defensive unit.