NFL removes Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper from Commissioner Exempt List
The league said the review remains ongoing as Cooper becomes eligible for Week 7 after missing six games on paid leave.
- On Friday, the National Football League removed Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper from the Commissioner Exempt List, making him eligible for the Week 7 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals on October 25.
- League officials placed Cooper on paid leave on August 30 following domestic violence charges involving two incidents with his former girlfriend in June, including a felony count of second-degree assault by strangulation.
- Although the league's investigation remains ongoing, Cooper successfully petitioned to move his jury trial to March 2027, and the Broncos have retained the linebacker despite pending legal proceedings.
- Cooper forfeited $180,000 in per-game roster bonuses while on leave but retained his six weekly game checks of $676,471; his return bolsters a defensive unit allowing 20.8 points per game this season.
- The NFL may still impose additional discipline or extend his suspension depending on legal developments, and the league will continue monitoring the matter until a final resolution is reached.
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Broncos' Jonathon Cooper removed from NFL's exempt list, eligible for week 7 game
DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) -- The NFL has removed Denver Broncos outside linebacker Jonathon Cooper from the Commissioner Exempt List. Cooper will now be eligible to play in the upcoming game against the Arizona Cardinals. According to the NFL, Cooper was first placed on the exempt list on August 30. Cooper was placed on the exempt
NFL Removes Packers' Josh Jacobs, Broncos' Jonathon Cooper From Commissioner Exempt List
NEW YORK, NY — The NFL announced Friday that Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs and Denver Broncos pass rusher Jonathon Cooper have been removed from the Commissioner Exempt List, making both players eligible to return for Week 7.Jacobs will officially come off the exempt list Oct. 19 and will be eligible to play against the Detroit Lions, according to a statement released by the league. Cooper was removed from the list Friday and will b…
Broncos' Cooper removed from exempt list, could still face league discipline
Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper was removed from the commissioner's exempt list Friday, meaning he is available to play Week 7. Cooper, who was arrested twice in a seven-day span in June on domestic violence charges, has been on the list since Aug. 30.
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