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Broncos edge rusher Jonathon Cooper faces assault trial update

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 10, 2026, 3:37 AM

Last updated Oct 10, 2026

Broncos edge rusher Jonathon Cooper faces assault trial update

Summary

Denver Broncos edge rusher Jonathon Cooper is set for a motions hearing on October 12 related to his ongoing assault case. Cooper, who was placed on the Commissioner’s Exempt List after two domestic violence arrests in June, has pleaded not guilty to charges including felony second-degree assault. His trial is not scheduled until mid-November. As a result, Cooper’s absence is affecting the Broncos' pass rush, which has greatly diminished since his suspension. The team will continue without him as they prepare for upcoming games, including matchups in the AFC West.

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Status Watch

•Jonathon Cooper has been on the Commissioner’s Exempt List since season start.
•He faces felony and misdemeanor charges stemming from domestic violence incidents.
•The motions hearing is scheduled for October 12; the trial begins mid-November.
•Cooper's absence has led to decreased pass rush effectiveness for the Broncos.
•The Broncos will need to adjust their strategy ahead of facing the Kansas City Chiefs.

Latest Updates

3:37 AMYahoo Sports — Broncos Get Jonathon Cooper Update Ahead of Assault Case Trial

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The Denver Broncos's starting edge rusher Jonathon Cooper is set to appear in court on Monday for his assault case trial. The post Broncos Get Jonathon Cooper Update Ahead of Assault Case Trial appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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