Denver Broncos outside linebacker Jonathon Cooper was arrested Friday on multiple charges, including domestic violence, according to reports from Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post and the Associated Press. The veteran defender is reportedly facing two counts of domestic violence and one count of criminal mischief following an incident in the Denver area.
The arrest comes as Cooper prepares to enter his sixth NFL season with the Denver Broncos. Since being selected by the team in the 2021 NFL Draft, the edge rusher has become a cornerstone of the defense, recording 31.5 career sacks. Legal records indicate the specific charges involve two counts of domestic violence and a single count of criminal mischief, though further details regarding the circumstances of the arrest have not been made public.
The Denver Broncos organization has not yet issued a formal statement regarding the status of the 28-year-old linebacker. As is standard with such incidents, Cooper is expected to be subject to a review under the NFL’s personal conduct policy, which could result in league discipline regardless of the eventual legal resolution of the case.
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