Broncos LB Jonathon Cooper facing domestic violence charge

Field Level Media|published: Fri 5th June, 13:38 2026

Oct 5, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) during warmups against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Denver Broncos starting linebacker Jonathon Cooper was arrested Thursday night on charges of domestic violence and criminal mischief.

Cooper, 28, was booked at 2:38 a.m. Friday into Douglas County (Colo.) Jail following his arrest at 11:16 p.m. Thursday.

According to jail records obtained by The Denver Post, he was still behind bars as of 10:30 a.m. local time Friday.

Further details of Cooper's arrest were not immediately available.

"We are aware of the matter and are gathering more information," the Broncos said in a statement to the Post.

Cooper has started every game in each of the past three seasons for Denver and has played in 81 games (65 starts) since the Broncos drafted him in the seventh round in 2021.

Cooper recorded eight sacks, 50 tackles and 16 quarterback hits last season. He has 31.5 sacks, 63 QB hits, 266 tackles, three fumble recoveries (one for a touchdown), two forced fumbles and one interception.

He signed a four-year, $54 million extension in November 2024.

--Field Level Media

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