NFL removes Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper from exempt list
The gist
The NFL removed Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper from the Commissioner Exempt List on Oct 16.
He can play again while his felony domestic violence trial is set for March.
How it unfolded
- Jun 2026Jonathon Cooper was arrested twice in one week — first in a domestic violence incident with his ex-girlfriend, second for violating a protection order from the first arrest. The case stems from an argument at their Parker apartment after she accused him of cheating.
- Jun 12, 2026The Broncos released a statement: 'We are disappointed to learn of Jonathon Cooper's arrest on Thursday and continue to review this matter.'
- Jun to Jul 2026Cooper took part in 40 days of in-patient therapy before reporting for training camp and playing in the preseason.