Broncos' Cooper Cleared After Domestic Charges

Denver Broncos outside linebacker Jonathon Cooper is now eligible to play after being removed from the commissioner's exempt list. He was placed on the list on August 30, preventing him from playing or practicing for the first six weeks of the season. This decision followed two arrests in June stemming from domestic incidents. Cooper currently faces multiple charges, including a felony assault charge, with a trial scheduled for March.

The NFL's investigation into the matter, conducted under the Personal Conduct Policy, is still ongoing. Cooper has been present at the team facility since the season began and will resume practicing next week. A judge ruled that Cooper can travel with the team for away games while awaiting his trial. Players on the exempt list are paid in full, and any suspension would count time served against games missed.