Jonathan Cooper from Broncos addresses Chiefs controversy after win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 4, 2026, 2:00 AM
Last updated Nov 4, 2026

The Denver Broncos defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 28-24 on November 3, 2026, taking the lead in the AFC West. Linebacker Jonathan Cooper, who contributed to the critical late-game pressure, revisited a year-old controversy with a public apology to the Chiefs. He expressed respect for the team and acknowledged past comments made after a previous game. Cooper has returned to the roster after being suspended earlier this season due to legal issues, now facing multiple charges stemming from incidents last summer. The Broncos, standing at 6-2, are set to face the Carolina Panthers next.
- •Broncos beat Chiefs 28-24 to take AFC West lead.
- •Jonathan Cooper issued an apology to the Chiefs via social media.
- •Cooper returned from the NFL's exempt list after facing legal charges.
- •Broncos improve to 6-2; Chiefs now 5-2.
- •Next up, Denver plays the Panthers on November 8.
- 2:00 AMYahoo Sports — Broncos’ Jonathan Cooper Revisits Year-Old Chiefs Controversy With Surprising Public Message
"The Denver Broncos took first place in the AFC West on Sunday with a 28-24 comeback win over the Kansas City Chiefs. Linebacker Jonathon Cooper helped apply late pressure on the final snap, and he was not done speaking afterward. On Monday, he returned to social media with a message aimed at the Chiefs, one […] The post Broncos’ Jonathan Cooper Revisits Year-Old Chiefs Controversy With Surprising Public Message appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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