Jonathon Cooper misses Broncos minicamp due to legal issues
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 1:35 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Broncos edge rusher Jonathon Cooper is absent from the team's mandatory minicamp this week due to ongoing legal issues. Cooper has been excused from practice after two recent arrests, one for domestic violence and another for violating a protective order. He faces serious charges, including felony second-degree assault. Broncos head coach Sean Payton stated that the team will adhere to the league's protocol regarding Cooper's situation, which may result in disciplinary action according to the NFL's Personal Conduct Policy.
- •Jonathon Cooper is excused from Broncos minicamp practices.
- •He was arrested this month on domestic violence charges.
- •Cooper faces additional charges for violating a protective order.
- •Broncos coach Sean Payton commented on possible league discipline.
- •The situation may impact Cooper's status with the team moving forward.
- 10:44 PMYahoo Sports — Broncos LB Jonathon Cooper Arrested for Alleged Protection Order Violation
- 2:15 AMESPN — Broncos excuse Cooper from camp after arrests
- 8:18 PMYahoo Sports — Broncos have excused OLB Jonathon Cooper from this weeks minicamp practices
- 7:04 PMYahoo Sports — Broncos LB Jonathon Cooper reportedly excused from mandatory minicamp after domestic-violence arrests
- 6:33 PMYahoo Sports — Jonathon Cooper will not participate in Broncos minicamp
"It was reported earlier today that the Denver Broncos have excused outside linebacker Jonathon Cooper from this week’s mandatory minicamp practices after being arrested for the second time last week. After today’s practice, head coach Sean Payton met with the media and confirmed as much, and had a much different tone on the matter than […]
"The Broncos excused OLB Jonathon Cooper from their mandatory minicamp this week after he was arrested twice in a seven-day span on multiple domestic violence charges, including one felony.
"The NFL player was taken into custody hours after appearing at Denver's final OTA practice, marking his second arrest in eight days.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 10:44 PMBroncos LB Jonathon Cooper Arrested for Alleged Protection Order Violation
The NFL player was taken into custody hours after appearing at Denver's final OTA practice, marking his second arrest in eight days.
- ESPNJun 17, 2026, 2:15 AMBroncos excuse Cooper from camp after arrests
The Broncos excused OLB Jonathon Cooper from their mandatory minicamp this week after he was arrested twice in a seven-day span on multiple domestic violence charges, including one felony.
- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 8:18 PMBroncos have excused OLB Jonathon Cooper from this weeks minicamp practices
It was reported earlier today that the Denver Broncos have excused outside linebacker Jonathon Cooper from this week’s mandatory minicamp practices after being arrested for the second time last week. After today’s practice, head coach Sean Payton met with the media and confirmed as much, and had a much different tone on the matter than […]
- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 7:04 PMBroncos LB Jonathon Cooper reportedly excused from mandatory minicamp after domestic-violence arrests
Jonathon Cooper has 27 sacks for the Broncos over the last three seasons.
- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 6:33 PMJonathon Cooper will not participate in Broncos minicamp
Broncos edge rusher Jonathon Cooper's legal issues will keep him off the field for the team's mandatory minicamp this week.
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