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NFL reinstates Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper from exempt list
The NFL has reinstated Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper, making him eligible to play again.
Cooper missed the first six games of the season while on the commissioner’s exempt list.
He faces felony assault, domestic violence and harassment charges, which remain unresolved.
His court case has been moved until after the season, and a trial date is set for March 2.
The Broncos can now use Cooper on the field, including in their next game against the Arizona Cardinals.
The NFL may still discipline him later, and it is unclear whether time on the exempt list will count toward any suspension.
The legal case and any further league action remain ahead.
The NFL reinstated Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper from the commissioner’s exempt list.
Cooper had missed the first six games of the season while on the list.
He is eligible to play against the Cardinals next week, according to Mile High Report.
His felony court case has been moved to after the season.
The league’s decision does not resolve the charges Cooper faces or whether he could receive a further suspension.
- Who
- The NFL reinstated Jonathon Cooper, a Denver Broncos outside linebacker.
- What
- Cooper was removed from the commissioner’s exempt list and is eligible to play.
- When
- October 16, 2026.
- Where
- Denver, Colorado. The decision concerns the NFL’s commissioner’s exempt list.
- Why
- Not stated
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- Player
- Jonathon Cooper
- Team
- Denver Broncos
- List
- Commissioner’s exempt list
- Games missed
- First six games of the season
- Next game
- Cardinals, next week according to Mile High Report
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The NFL has reinstated Broncos OLB Jonathan Cooper from the commissioner exempt list, sources tell @ringer @netflixsports. Cooper missed Denver’s first six games as the league investigates potential personal conduct violation. But he’s now eligible to play starting next week.
Per source, the NFL removed Jonathon Cooper from the Commissioner Exempt List. The Broncos OLB will be eligible to play in the Broncos’ Week 7 game on Oct. 25 after missing six games. The NFL initiated an investigation under the Personal Conduct Policy following Cooper’s