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• Broncos' Jonathon Cooper: Could make 2026 debut Sunday

  Rotowire Oct 24, 2026

  Cooper had his roster exemption removed by the Broncos on Saturday and is available for Sunday's road game against the Cardinals, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports. Cooper opened the season on the commissioner's exempt list while under investigation for domestic incidents that happened in June. Now that he's back on the roster, he could make his 2026 debut Sunday, and his return would bolster a Broncos' pass rush that will be without Jonah Elliss (ankle, IR) for at least the next four games. Across 17 regular-season games in 2025, Cooper accumulated 50 tackles (23 solo), including 8.0 sacks, and four pass defenses.

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• Broncos' Jonathon Cooper: Removed from CEL

  Rotowire Oct 16, 2026

  Cooper (personal) was reinstated from the Commissioner Exempt List on Friday, Tom Pelissero of Netflix reports. Cooper was placed on the Exempt List on Aug. 30 while under investigation for domestic incidents that took place in June. The NFL is still conducting its own investigation, but as of now, Cooper is eligible to make his Broncos debut in Week 7 against the Cardinals.

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• Broncos' Jonathon Cooper: Pleads not guilty Monday

  Rotowire Aug 31, 2026

  Cooper pleaded not guilty to five charges of domestic violence in a Douglas County (Colo.) courtroom Monday, Jeff Legwold of ESPN.com reports. Cooper now has a jury trial scheduled to begin Nov. 10 following a pair of domestic incidents that occurred a week apart in early June. The NFL placed him on the Commissioner's Exempt List on Sunday, which means he still gets paid and can attend team meetings but can't practice or play in games. Cooper's stint on the list is indefinite but may last for as long as his legal situation is playing out in court.

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• Broncos' Jonathon Cooper: Placed on Commissioner's Exempt List

  Rotowire Aug 30, 2026

  Cooper was placed on the Commissioner's Exempt List on Sunday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Cooper had previously been excused from mandatory minicamp amid his ongoing legal troubles stemming from a pair of arrests over the summer. He faces five charges, including second-degree felony assault. While on the Commissioner's Exempt List for an indefinite period of time, Cooper will continue to get paid, but he won't be eligible to practice or play in games.

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• Broncos' Jonathon Cooper: Finishes 2025 with 8.0 sacks

  Rotowire Jan 9, 2026

  Cooper recorded 50 tackles (23 solo), including 8.0 sacks, and four passes defensed over 17 games in 2025. Cooper continued to be a key contributor for Denver's top-tier pass rushing unit in 2025, recording the second-most sacks of any Broncos defender behind only Nik Bonitto (14.0). The 28-year-old linebacker signed a four-year extension in 2024, keeping Cooper and Bonitto under contract together for the foreseeable future. Cooper's continued development should help him to build upon his performance as one of the leaders of Denver's defense in 2026.

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• Broncos' Jonathon Cooper: Picks up half a sack in win

  Rotowire Nov 9, 2025

  Cooper finished with two tackles (one solo), including 0.5 sacks, in Thursday's 10-7 win over the Raiders. The linebacker is up to 7.5 sacks on the year, good for fifth in the league. He has also played about half of the defensive snaps or more in every game but one. Cooper is a major contributor to the league's best pass-rushing defense.

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• Broncos' Jonathon Cooper: Records 1.5 sacks against Giants

  Rotowire Oct 22, 2025

  Cooper registered three tackles (one solo), including 1.5 sacks, in a 33-32 Week 7 win over the Giants on Sunday. Cooper managed a quad injury during the week but was ultimately cleared for Sunday. He continued his recent sack surge, taking down Jaxson Dart twice (once on an assisted sack). Cooper has 3.5 sacks over the past two weeks and 6.0 through seven games this season.

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• Broncos' Jonathon Cooper: Nursing quad injury

  Rotowire Oct 15, 2025

  Cooper was limited in Wednesday's practice due to a quadriceps injury. Cooper likely picked up the injury during the Broncos' Week 6 win over the Jets, when he tallied 2.0 sacks. He would avoid an injury designation heading into Sunday's game against the Giants if he practices in full over the next two days. The 2021 seventh-rounder is up to 18 tackles (10 solo), including 4.5 sacks, and two pass defenses through the first six games of the regular season.

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• Broncos' Jonathon Cooper: Disruptive in blowout win

  Rotowire Sep 30, 2025

  Cooper recorded two tackles (one solo) including 0.5 sacks and a pass defensed during Monday's 28-3 win versus the Bengals. Cooper helped make things very difficult for quarterback Jake Browning in the backup's second start of the season in Week 4, registering in the sack column for the third time in the first four games of the year. He's on pace for a second straight double-digit sack season with a matchup at Philadelphia on tap for Week 5.

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• Broncos' Jonathon Cooper: One sack in win

  Rotowire Aug 24, 2025

  Cooper recorded two tackles (one solo), including 1.0 sacks in Saturday's 28-19 win over the Saints. Cooper played just 12 snaps in the contest and made the most of his playing time by getting to Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler for a sack. The 27-year-old outside linebacker is set to reprise his role as a member of one of the best edge-rush duos in the league alongside teammate Nik Bonitto. Cooper recorded a career-high 10.5 sacks in 2024, and he'll look to continue to be a dominant force in Denver's elite defense this season.

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• Broncos' Jonathon Cooper: Gets to Burrow twice Saturday

  Rotowire Dec 30, 2024

  Cooper finished Saturday's 30-24 overtime loss to Cincinnati with four tackles (three solo), including 1.5 sacks. Cooper's most impactful sack came midway through the second quarter, when he sacked Joe Burrow for a three-yard loss to force a turnover on downs. Cooper is now up to a career-best 9.5 sacks through 16 regular-season games, and he'll have an opportunity to reach 10 sacks in the Broncos' regular-season finale against the Chiefs on Sunday.

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• Broncos' Jonathon Cooper: Logs sack vs. Kansas City

  Rotowire Nov 11, 2024

  Cooper recorded six total tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's 16-14 loss to the Chiefs. The 26-year-old was one of four Broncos to record a sack in Sunday's loss, bringing down Patrick Mahomes in the second quarter. Cooper, who just signed a four-year, $60 million extension last Monday, has now totaled 41 total tackles, including 6.5 sacks, and forced one fumble through the Broncos' first 10 games this season. Expect the newly paid edge rusher to continue wreaking havoc on opposing quarterbacks as the season progresses.

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• Broncos' Jonathon Cooper: Notches two sacks in loss

  Rotowire Sep 9, 2024

  Cooper recorded six tackles (two solo), including 2.0 sacks, in Sunday's 26-20 loss to the Seahawks. Cooper finished the 2023 campaign with a career-high 8.5 sacks, and it seems he could be headed toward another career year with a strong start in Week 1. In a contract year, the 26-year-old linebacker should remain a key member of Denver's defense and a strong IDP option for fantasy purposes for the 2024 season.

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• Broncos' Jonathon Cooper: Extends sack streak to three in win

  Rotowire Jan 2, 2024

  Cooper's lone tackle in Sunday's 16-9 win over the Chargers resulted in a sack. Cooper got to Easton Stick early in the first quarter for a five-yard sack. It extended Cooper's sack streak to three games and he's up to a career-best 8.5 sacks over 16 games this season.

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• Broncos' Jonathon Cooper: Notches one sack in loss

  Rotowire Dec 18, 2023

  Cooper recorded five tackles, including one sack, in Saturday's 42-17 loss to the Lions. With Cooper's one sack in the contest, the veteran now has 6.5 sacks on the season. The 25-year-old linebacker has now recorded 65 tackles (39 solo), two passes defensed, one interception, one forced fumble, two fumble recoveries and a touchdown over the course of the 2023 campaign. Cooper will look to build upon his solid season in Week 16 when the Broncos host the Patriots.

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• Broncos' Jonathon Cooper: Limited Wednesday

  Rotowire Dec 13, 2023

  Cooper (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports. Cooper was listed as a limited participant in Tuesday's estimated practice report, and he was able to practice in some capacity Wednesday. The 2021 seventh-round pick has put up career-high numbers in his third year in the league and has registered 60 tackles (34 solo), including 5.5 sacks, one interception, one forced fumble and a defensive touchdown in 13 games this season.

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• Broncos' Jonathon Cooper: Tallies eight tackles

  Rotowire Sep 19, 2023

  Cooper posted eight tackles (three solo), two sacks and one forced fumble in Sunday's 35-33 loss to the Commanders. Cooper paced the Broncos in sacks Sunday, showing off his ability to make big plays as a pass rusher. The 25-year-old linebacker has now recorded 11 total tackles through the first two weeks of the 2023 campaign. Cooper will look to continue his solid start to the season in a Week 3 matchup against the Dolphins.

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• Broncos' Jonathon Cooper: Out in Week 3

  Rotowire Sep 25, 2022

  Cooper (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game against the 49ers. Cooper suffered the injury during the week but was unable to practice Friday. He played primarily on special teams in the first two weeks of the season, so his absence isn't likely to affect the Broncos' defensive unit.

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• Broncos' Jonathon Cooper: Avoids PUP list

  Rotowire Jul 26, 2022

  Cooper will participate in training camp in a limited fashion as he recovers from finger surgery, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports. As expected, the second-year linebacker's finger issue didn't hold him out long. As he continues to fully recover, Cooper will compete with fellow youngsters Malik Reed and Baron Browning for reps behind bona fide stars Bradley Chubb and Randy Gregory.

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• Broncos' Jonathon Cooper: Lands on COVID list

  Rotowire Dec 31, 2021

  Cooper (illness) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday, Ben Swanson of the Broncos' official site reports. Cooper tested positive for the virus, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports. With Stephen Weatherly (illness), Baron Browning (illness) and Bradley Chubb (illness) all now on the COVID list and Kenny Young (concussion) questionable, the Broncos' linebacker depth will be tested Sunday against the Chargers.

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