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Broncos LB Jonathon Cooper Charged with Assault, Hearing July 6

6/17/2026

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Cooper Charged

Jonathon Cooper, Denver Broncos linebacker, was charged on June 4, 2024, with second-degree assault by strangulation and misdemeanor assault counts after his arrest in Parker, Colorado.
A motions hearing is set for July 6, 2024, with a possible jury trial on July 22, after the district attorney dismissed the woman's June 3 charges.
Coach Sean Payton met with Cooper after the arrest and pledged compliance with league and local guidelines.

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Cooper Faces Suspension

The NFL is monitoring Cooper’s case and may suspend him under its personal-conduct policy.
The Broncos excused Cooper from mandatory minicamp, the only offseason session where players can be fined.
A court released Cooper on a personal recognizance bond, imposed a “no contact” order and requires travel approval outside Colorado.
The league’s conduct policy permits discipline regardless of criminal verdict, allowing a suspension even if acquitted.

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Cooper Charged

Jonathon Cooper, Denver Broncos linebacker, was charged on June 4, 2024, with second-degree assault by strangulation and misdemeanor assault counts after his arrest in Parker, Colorado.
A motions hearing is set for July 6, 2024, with a possible jury trial on July 22, after the district attorney dismissed the woman's June 3 charges.
Coach Sean Payton met with Cooper after the arrest and pledged compliance with league and local guidelines.

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