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Broncos Star Cooper Arrested on Domestic Violence Charges
5 Jun
Summary
- Linebacker Jonathon Cooper arrested late Thursday on criminal mischief charges.
- The 28-year-old player is currently in custody awaiting a court appearance.
- The Broncos organization is aware and gathering more information on the matter.
Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper was arrested late on Thursday, June 4, 2026. The arrest occurred just after 11 p.m. MT and was carried out by the Parker, Colorado Police Department.
Cooper was booked into the Douglas County Detention Center at 2:38 a.m. MT on Friday, June 5, 2026. The 28-year-old player was still in custody as of Friday morning and has a court appearance scheduled for Monday morning.
The Broncos organization released a statement acknowledging the situation. "We are aware of the matter and are gathering more information," the team said.
Cooper, who is entering his sixth NFL season, was originally a seventh-round pick by the Broncos in 2021. He signed a substantial four-year, $54 million contract extension in 2024. He has been a consistent pass rusher, recording at least eight sacks in each of the last three seasons, including a career-high 10.5 sacks in 2024.
