Latest On Broncos OLB Jonathon Cooper’s Status

According to Mike Klis of 9News, Cooper’s jury trial was moved back from November 10 to March 2-4. 

Cooper may now be eligible to be removed from the exempt list, which would allow him to play in games. NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy said they have been monitoring Cooper’s situation: “We have been closely monitoring all developments in the matter which remains under review of the personal conduct policy.”

Klis reports that there is “hope, but not a certainty” for Cooper to return in time for Week 7 against the Cardinals.

Cooper was arrested twice this spring, first for alleged domestic violence after an altercation with his girlfriend over cheating allegations.

He was then arrested again later in the same week with four new charges, including two for domestic violence, one for harassment based on repeated phone calls and a fourth for violating a protection order he received when he was initially arrested. 

Cooper, 28, was a two-year starter at Ohio State and a third-team All-Big Ten selection as a senior. The Broncos used the No. 239 overall pick in the seventh round on him in 2021.

Cooper was in the final year of a four-year deal worth $3,580,672 that also included a $100,672 signing bonus when Denver signed him to a four-year, $60 million extension in November 2024. 

In 2025, Cooper appeared in all 17 games for the Broncos and recorded 50 tackles, eight tackles for loss, eight sacks, and four pass defenses. 

We’ll have more on Cooper as the news is available.