Packers RB Josh Jacobs eligible to return despite NFL investigation
- 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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NFL Clears Packers’ Josh Jacobs and Broncos’ Jonathon Cooper to Return From Exempt List
The NFL has lifted Commissioner's Exempt List suspensions for Packers running back Josh Jacobs and Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper, though both remain under league investigation tied to domestic abuse allegations from this past offseason.
GREEN BAY, Wisconsin, USA (AP) — Josh Jacobs, Green Bay Packers runner, will be removed from the commissioner's exempt list and will again be eligible to play on October 25 in Detroit.
Packers RB Josh Jacobs, Broncos LB Jonathon Cooper taken off exempt list
By Field Level Media Oct 16 (Field Level Media) - The NFL notified Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs and Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper that they will be removed from the commissioner's exempt list Monday, making them eligible to r...
Jonathon Cooper is back for the Broncos, but the NFL's personal c
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Denver Broncos pass rusher Jonathon Cooper was removed Friday from the commissioner’s exempt list, which had kept him out of the team’s first six games. He’ll be eligible to play in the Broncos’
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Jonathon Cooper is back for the Broncos, but the NFL’s personal conduct review isn’t over
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has removed Denver Broncos pass rusher Jonathon Cooper from the league's exempt list. This change allows Cooper to play in the Broncos' next game against Arizona in Week 7. The league's review of Cooper’s conduct following…
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