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Jonathon Cooper

#0 LB / Denver Broncos / EXP: 6YRS Height: 6-4 Weight: 257 lb Age: 28 College: Ohio State Bye 10

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    Broncos' Jonathon Cooper: Could make 2026 debut Sunday

    Jonathon Cooper had his roster exemption removed by the Denver Broncos on Saturday and is available for Sunday's road game against the Cardinals, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.Cooper opened the season on the commissioner's exempt list while under investigation for domestic incidents that happened in June. Now that he's back on the roster, he could make his 2026 debut Sunday, and his return would bolster a Broncos' pass rush that will be without Jonah Elliss (ankle, IR) for at least the next four games. Across 17 regular-season games in 2025, Cooper accumulated 50 tackles (23 solo), including 8.0 sacks, and four pass defenses.

  • by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire

    Broncos' Jonathon Cooper: Removed from CEL

    Jonathon Cooper (personal) was reinstated from the Commissioner Exempt List on Friday, Tom Pelissero of Netflix reports.Cooper was placed on the Exempt List on Aug. 30 while under investigation for domestic incidents that took place in June. The NFL is still conducting its own investigation, but as of now, Cooper is eligible to make his Denver Broncos debut in Week 7 against the Cardinals.

  • by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire

    Broncos' Jonathon Cooper: Pleads not guilty Monday

    Jonathon Cooper pleaded not guilty to five charges of domestic violence in a Douglas County (Colo.) courtroom Monday, Jeff Legwold of ESPN.com reports.Cooper now has a jury trial scheduled to begin Nov. 10 following a pair of domestic incidents that occurred a week apart in early June. The NFL placed him on the Commissioner's Exempt List on Sunday, which means he still gets paid and can attend team meetings but can't practice or play in games. Cooper's stint on the list is indefinite but may last for as long as his legal situation is playing out in court.

  • by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire

    Broncos' Jonathon Cooper: Placed on Commissioner's Exempt List

    Jonathon Cooper was placed on the Commissioner's Exempt List on Sunday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.Cooper had previously been excused from mandatory minicamp amid his ongoing legal troubles stemming from a pair of arrests over the summer. He faces five charges, including second-degree felony assault. While on the Commissioner's Exempt List for an indefinite period of time, Cooper will continue to get paid, but he won't be eligible to practice or play in games.

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    Broncos' Jonathon Cooper: Excused from minicamp

    The Denver Broncos excused Jonathon Cooper from this week's mandatory minicamp, Jeff Legwold of ESPN reports."He's taking this time, obviously, he's got to work on himself,'' coach Sean Payton said Tuesday of Cooper, who was arrested twice during a seven-day span earlier this month on multiple domestic violence charges, including one felony. When asked if the Broncos planned to let the legal process conclude before a decision on Cooper's future with the team is made, Payton said: "There's a process period from the league and that involves the local law enforcement. We'll continue to gather that information.'' Regarding the linebacker's legal situation, a league spokesman said last week only that the NFL was monitoring the case.

  • by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire

    Broncos' Jonathon Cooper: Facing additional serious charges

    Jonathon Cooper has had additional charges of felony second-degree assault by strangulation and misdemeanor third-degree assault added to his previous charge of criminal mischief with a domestic violence enhancer, Luca Evans of The Denver Post reports.Cooper was arrested during the evening of June 4 and made a court appearance Monday, during which he pleaded not guilty to the original charge. A trial has been scheduled for late July. Cooper has been with the Denver Broncos during OTAs since Monday, and head coach Sean Payton said team leadership had a "long visit" with the outside linebacker in regard to the incident that spurred the legal charges. Payton added, "We'll follow the league's guidelines, and I'm sure a lot of that will be led by the local authorities' guidelines. We'll pay attention to all of it."

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    Broncos' Jonathon Cooper: Arrested in Colorado

    Jonathon Cooper was arrested Thursday night and and booked into Douglas County Jail on a criminal mischief charge and a domestic violence enhancer, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.Cooper has a court hearing scheduled for Monday morning. Per Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette, the Denver Broncos issued the following statement: "We are aware of the matter and gathering more information." Cooper signed a four-year extension with the team in November 2024 and has two seasons remaining on his contract.

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    Broncos' Jonathon Cooper: Finishes 2025 with 8.0 sacks

    Jonathon Cooper recorded 50 tackles (23 solo), including 8.0 sacks, and four passes defensed over 17 games in 2025.Cooper continued to be a key contributor for Denver's top-tier pass rushing unit in 2025, recording the second-most sacks of any Denver Broncos defender behind only Nik Bonitto (14.0). The 28-year-old linebacker signed a four-year extension in 2024, keeping Cooper and Bonitto under contract together for the foreseeable future. Cooper's continued development should help him to build upon his performance as one of the leaders of Denver's defense in 2026.

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    Broncos' Jonathon Cooper: Picks up half a sack in win

    Jonathon Cooper finished with two tackles (one solo), including 0.5 sacks, in Thursday's 10-7 win over the Raiders.The linebacker is up to 7.5 sacks on the year, good for fifth in the league. He has also played about half of the defensive snaps or more in every game but one. Cooper is a major contributor to the league's best pass-rushing defense.

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    Broncos' Jonathon Cooper: Upgrades to full practice

    Jonathon Cooper (thumb) was a full participant in Tuesday's walkthrough.Cooper was estimated as a limited participant in Monday's practice, but his improved status Tuesday should line him up to play Thursday against the Raiders. Cooper has been a key pass rusher for the Denver Broncos, logging seven sacks through nine games to begin the campaign.

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