Broncos OLB Jonathon Cooper faces uncertain future with team
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 11:01 AM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
Jonathon Cooper's status with the Denver Broncos remains uncertain ahead of the 2026 NFL season. The outside linebacker is contending with legal troubles following an alleged domestic violence incident, for which he has pleaded not guilty. Cooper, who recorded a disappointing half-sack in the last seven games of the 2025 regular season, is scheduled for a motion hearing on July 6 and a trial on July 22. His future with the Broncos could depend on the outcome of these proceedings and any potential discipline from the NFL.
- •Cooper is entering his sixth year with the Broncos.
- •He recorded eight sacks last season, second on the team.
- •The Broncos defense set franchise records for sacks in 2024 and 2025.
- •Upcoming legal hearings may determine his status with the team.
- 11:01 AMYahoo Sports — Broncos roster: OLB Jonathon Cooper (No. 0) has an uncertain status
"Broncos OLB Jonathon Cooper has an uncertain status ahead of the 2026 season.
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