ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Denver Broncos outside linebacker Jonathon Cooper was taken into custody Friday morning facing domestic violence allegations.
The 28-year-old player was detained on allegations of two domestic violence counts plus one criminal mischief count, based on Douglas County jail documentation. Parker Police took Cooper into custody at 11:16 p.m. Thursday evening, with his jail booking completed at 2:38 a.m. Friday morning.
Cooper made his initial court appearance Friday in the 23rd Judicial District Court and must return Monday for a disposition hearing.
Team officials issued a statement to The Associated Press saying they “are aware of the matter and are gathering more information.”
The Associated Press contacted Cooper’s agent for comment but has not received a response.
Selected in the seventh round from Ohio State during the 2021 draft, Cooper is beginning his sixth year with Denver. He has been a starter in every contest since 2023 and recorded 31 1/2 career sacks, with eight coming last season when he also notched a playoff sack.
Cooper achieved a personal-best 10 1/2 sacks in 2024 and secured a four-year, $54 million contract extension late in that season.
Denver launched the on-field portion of their offseason training program this week, and Cooper took part in Thursday’s practice session that was accessible to media personnel.
