Broncos OLB Jonathon Cooper speaks on absence due to arrests
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 11:40 PM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026
Jonathon Cooper, outside linebacker for the Denver Broncos, has come off the exempt list after being arrested on domestic violence charges in June. Cooper publicly stated he holds himself accountable for these incidents, emphasizing that he offers no excuses for his actions. The NFL team's handling of the situation appears to have allowed for his reinstatement, but his future contributions to the Broncos may be closely monitored moving forward.
- •Jonathon Cooper returns from the exempt list on October 21, 2026.
- •He was arrested on domestic violence charges this summer.
- •Cooper takes personal accountability for his actions.
- •The Broncos' management has reinstated him after review.
- 11:55 PMESPN NFL — Broncos OLB Cooper on absence due to arrests: 'No excuses'
- 11:23 PMYahoo Sports — Jonathon Cooper: Nobody's perfect, but no excuses; I do hold myself accountable
"Broncos OLB Jonathon Cooper, now off the exempt list following two arrests on domestic violence charges in June, said he holds himself accountable.
"Broncos outside linebacker Jonathon Cooper returned to practice Wednesday after spending the first six weeks on the Commissioner's Exempt List.
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External links- ESPN NFLOct 21, 2026, 11:55 PMBroncos OLB Cooper on absence due to arrests: 'No excuses'
Broncos OLB Jonathon Cooper, now off the exempt list following two arrests on domestic violence charges in June, said he holds himself accountable.
- Yahoo SportsOct 21, 2026, 11:23 PMJonathon Cooper: Nobody's perfect, but no excuses; I do hold myself accountable
Broncos outside linebacker Jonathon Cooper returned to practice Wednesday after spending the first six weeks on the Commissioner's Exempt List.
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