Jonathon Cooper reinstated by NFL, cleared to return for Broncos
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 12:45 AM
Last updated Oct 17, 2026
Denver Broncos outside linebacker Jonathon Cooper has been taken off the commissioner’s exempt list and is cleared to return for the Week 7 game against the Arizona Cardinals. This follows his two arrests this summer on felony domestic violence charges, leading to his previous suspension. Cooper shared a lengthy statement on Instagram expressing gratitude for the opportunity to return and his commitment to self-improvement. His trial date is set for March 2-4, 2027, with a motion hearing scheduled for February 23, 2027.
- •Jonathon Cooper removed from the NFL commissioner’s exempt list
- •Cooper's return scheduled for Week 7 vs. Arizona Cardinals
- •He faced felony domestic violence charges this summer
- •Cooper's trial is set for March 2-4, 2027
- •He expressed gratitude to the Broncos organization in his statement
- 12:45 AMYahoo Sports — Broncos Star Posts Lengthy Statement After NFL Clears Path to Return
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