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sports27 days ago•3 min saved

Payton: Broncos stay course with league protocol on Cooper return

Broncos coach Sean Payton said the team is staying the course with league and club protocol regarding linebacker Jonathon Cooper, who returned to practice after arrests and completed a counseling program as part of his path back. Payton, GM George Paton and owner Greg Penner met with Cooper and said he’s been working away from the building; they’ll monitor his progress. Cooper faces an August 31 arraignment on domestic violence-related charges, including second-degree assault by strangulation, and could face league discipline under the Personal Conduct Policy.

via NBC Sports|

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sports2 months ago•2 min saved

Broncos LB Cooper: Girlfriend's Charges Dropped, Lawyers Clash Over Reactions

Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper's girlfriend had criminal mischief charges dropped after prosecutors decided not to pursue them, with her attorney calling the decision vindicating and the outcome unexpected; Cooper's attorney criticized the decision as biased and racially charged, while noting Cooper still faces multiple charges from the June 4 incident (second- and third-degree assault, criminal mischief, violating a protective order, harassment) and was excused from minicamp, with the NFL potentially placing him on paid leave at the start of training camp.

via NBC Sports|

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sports2 months ago•3 min saved

Broncos pass rusher Jonathon Cooper hit with new arrest in protection-order case

Denver Broncos edge rusher Jonathon Cooper was arrested again on new charges for violating a protection order after a domestic dispute, including harassment from repeated calls and messages. The case follows earlier felony assault by strangulation and other domestic-violence charges, and the NFL is reviewing under the personal conduct policy. A stricter protection order was issued, with upcoming court dates and potential league suspension looming as Cooper's legal proceedings proceed in July.

via theScore|

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sports2 months ago•3 min saved

Broncos Edge Rusher Cooper Arrested Again Over Protection-Order Violations

Denver Broncos edge rusher Jonathon Cooper was arrested again after violating a protection order tied to a domestic-dispute case, accused of harassing his girlfriend with repeated calls and 20 messages; this follows a June 4 arrest that included felony assault by strangulation and other charges, and he faces July court dates and potential NFL discipline as the league reviews the case. The team says it is reviewing the matter.

via theScore|

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sports2 months ago•10 min saved

Broncos OLB Cooper Hit with Four New Charges in Domestic-Violence Case

Denver Broncos outside linebacker Jonathon Cooper was arrested again and charged with four new counts in a domestic-violence case—second-degree assault by strangulation, third-degree assault, harassment, and violating a protective order. A tightened protective order remains in place, with a July 14 motions hearing and a July 22 trial scheduled, while the NFL will review for potential discipline after the legal proceedings.

via ProFootballRumors.com|

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sports2 months ago•18 min saved

Broncos told to sever ties with Cooper after second arrest

Denver Post columnist Sean Keeler argues the Broncos must move on from Jonathon Cooper after a second domestic-violence arrest, citing a likely NFL suspension and the harm to the franchise’s image. He notes the team already has cheaper, younger edge rushers on the roster and ample cap space, and says Von Miller isn’t the answer, urging Payton to prioritize accountability while the defense is rebuilt around trusted players during a championship window.

via The Denver Post|

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sports2 months ago•6 min saved

Broncos Linebacker Jonathon Cooper Arrested Again in Domestic-Violence Case

Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper was arrested again on charges of violating a protection order stemming from a domestic-violence incident with his girlfriend, marking his second arrest in a week. Prosecutors allege strangulation during the June 4 incident, and a forensic exam indicated serious injury. Cooper appeared in court and received a $5,000 personal recognizance bond with travel restrictions; he faces a July 14 disposition hearing and a July 22-23 jury trial on the prior charges. The NFL’s personal conduct policy could lead to a suspension, and the Broncos say they are monitoring the matter.

via The Denver Post|

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sports2 months ago•2 min saved

Broncos LB Jonathon Cooper hit with multiple new charges after latest arrest

Denver Broncos outside linebacker Jonathon Cooper was arrested again and faces new charges including domestic violence, harassment, and violation of a protection order. The team and the NFL are monitoring the situation, with a court appearance set and potential disciplinary action depending on the proceedings.

via Mile High Report|

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sports2 months ago•3 min saved

Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper faces felony charge in domestic-violence case

Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper has been charged with second-degree assault, a felony, after his girlfriend accused him of domestic violence; he previously faced a misdemeanor in the same incident. Coach Sean Payton said the league will handle the matter, and Cooper could be suspended under the NFL personal conduct policy, losing a game check that is $67,500 this season (rising to $721,667 per game next year).

via NBC Sports|

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sports2 months ago•1 min saved

Rams' Alaric Jackson Arrested on Felony Domestic Violence Charge; Broncos' Jonathon Cooper Pleads Not Guilty

Rams offensive lineman Alaric Jackson was arrested in Los Angeles on suspicion of felony domestic violence after a dispute in which investigators say he tried to take a woman's phone and there were reported scratch marks; the LA DA's office is reviewing the case, and Jackson has prior league suspension and civil litigation history. Separately, Broncos outside linebacker Jonathon Cooper pleaded not guilty in Colorado to a misdemeanor domestic-violence charge filed earlier this week.

via Defector|

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sports2 months ago•14 min saved

Broncos Linebacker Cooper Faces Domestic-Violence Charges

Denver Broncos outside linebacker Jonathon Cooper and his girlfriend were arrested in Parker on misdemeanor domestic-violence charges; Cooper was booked into Douglas County jail and released on a personal recognizance bond, with a court appearance scheduled, and he also faces a misdemeanor criminal-mischief charge, while his girlfriend faces petty criminal-mischief; police noted conflicting statements about the incident and Cooper’s actions, and the Broncos/NFL are gathering more information.

via The Denver Post|

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crime2 months ago•3 min saved

Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper faces domestic-violence charges

Denver Broncos outside linebacker Jonathon Cooper and his girlfriend were arrested in Douglas County on two counts of domestic violence and one count of criminal mischief after a dispute over cheating allegations; the arrest affidavit describes a struggle during which Cooper allegedly restrained his girlfriend from taking his phone and she admitted grabbing and throwing it, while Cooper allegedly damaged the phone by biting it. Cooper was released on personal recognizance after a hearing, and the Broncos said they’re gathering more information as the case is reviewed under the NFL personal conduct policy, which could lead to discipline.

via KUSA.com|

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sports2 months ago•2 min saved

Broncos Linebacker Jonathon Cooper Arrested on Domestic Violence Charges in Colorado

Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper was arrested in Colorado on Thursday night on two counts of domestic violence plus one count of criminal mischief, with a court appearance set for Friday and another hearing Monday; the Broncos said they are gathering more information. A 2021 seventh-round pick, Cooper has started every game for three straight seasons and posted 27 sacks in that span.

via NBC Sports|

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sports1 year ago•2 min saved

Broncos Extend Cooper, Trade Browning to Cardinals

The Denver Broncos have signed outside linebacker Jonathon Cooper to a four-year extension worth $60 million, with $33 million guaranteed. Cooper, a high-effort player and second on the team in sacks, was set to become a free agent but will now remain with the Broncos. The team chose to extend Cooper and traded fellow linebacker Baron Browning to the Arizona Cardinals. Despite past medical concerns, Cooper has been a key player for the Broncos since being drafted in 2021.

via ESPN|

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