Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper reinstated after six-game absence
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 7:49 PM
Last updated Oct 16, 2026
Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper has been reinstated from the commissioner’s exempt list by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. Cooper missed the first six games of the season due to an investigation into potential personal conduct violations following two arrests related to incidents with his former girlfriend. Although he is eligible to practice and play, the ongoing legal proceedings have not concluded, with his trial now scheduled for early March. The NFL maintains discretion for potential disciplinary action based on the trial's outcome.
- •Cooper missed the first six games of the 2026 season.
- •His reinstatement makes him eligible to play in Week 7.
- •Cooper faces multiple charges, including a felony assault charge.
- •His trial has been postponed from mid-November to early March.
- •The NFL's investigation under the Personal Conduct Policy is ongoing.
- 7:49 PMYahoo Sports — NFL reportedly reinstates Broncos' Jonathon Cooper after LB was placed on commissioner's exempt list for alleged domestic violence
- 7:42 PMYahoo Sports — Broncos OLB Jonathon Cooper removed from commissioner’s exempt list
"Broncos OLB Jonathon Cooper has been removed from the commissioner’s exempt list, making him eligible to play in Week 7.
"Cooper missed Denver's first six games of the season.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 16, 2026, 7:49 PMNFL reportedly reinstates Broncos' Jonathon Cooper after LB was placed on commissioner's exempt list for alleged domestic violence
Cooper missed Denver's first six games of the season.
- Yahoo SportsOct 16, 2026, 7:42 PMBroncos OLB Jonathon Cooper removed from commissioner’s exempt list
Broncos OLB Jonathon Cooper has been removed from the commissioner’s exempt list, making him eligible to play in Week 7.
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