Broncos begin summer workouts with Cooper and Wilhoite returning
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 8:24 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
The Denver Broncos commenced their summer workouts on July 29, featuring linebacker Jonathon Cooper and defensive assistant Michael Wilhoite, both returning after legal issues. Cooper has multiple pending domestic violence charges and faces arraignment on August 31. Coach Sean Payton acknowledged Cooper has been making progress while away from the team. Wilhoite was rehired after being fired following an airport incident. This marks Wilhoite's first return to the Broncos since being cleared from previous charges. The team is gearing up for training camp this weekend.
- •Broncos start summer workouts in Englewood, Colorado.
- •Jonathon Cooper returns while facing multiple domestic violence charges.
- •Michael Wilhoite is back after 16 months away.
- •Training camp begins this weekend.
- 8:24 PMYahoo Sports — Broncos open summer workouts with Jonathon Cooper and Michael Wilhoite back after legal issues
"The Denver Broncos on Wednesday hit the field for the first time this summer after welcoming back a player and a coach who've had run-ins with the law. Linebacker Jonathon Cooper, who faces an Aug. 31 arraignment on several domestic violence charges following two arrests last month, returned to the field Wednesday when the Broncos began their acclimation period ahead of the start of training camp this weekend. Also back was Michael Wilhoite, who was recently rehired as a defensive assistant 16 months after being fired as Denver’s outside linebackers coach following an incident at the Denver International Airport where he was accused of punching a police officer.
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