Jonathon Cooper misses Broncos minicamp following second arrest
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 1:15 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Pass rusher Jonathon Cooper was excused from the Denver Broncos' mandatory minicamp that began on June 16, 2026. Head coach Sean Payton confirmed the absence, noting that Cooper is taking time to address personal issues following his second arrest. Payton emphasized the organization’s high expectations and the ongoing legal process influencing Cooper's status with the team. Cooper faces a motion hearing for his first arrest on July 6 and a jury trial on July 22, along with another motions hearing for his second arrest on July 14. The Broncos will continue their minicamp through June 18.
- •Jonathon Cooper excused from Broncos minicamp starting June 16.
- •Sean Payton cites Cooper's need to work on personal issues.
- •Cooper faces multiple hearings for two arrests in July.
- •Broncos minicamp runs through June 18.
- 1:15 PMYahoo Sports — Sean Payton comments on Jonathon Cooper not attending Broncos minicamp
"Jonathon Cooper was excused from Broncos minicamp following his second arrest. "There’s a bar that we have ... that’s very high," Sean Payton said.
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