Broncos linebacker Cooper arrested on domestic violence charges
The Denver Broncos have confirmed they are gathering information after Cooper was booked on suspicion of criminal mischief with a domestic violence enhancer.
Denver Broncos outside linebacker Jonathon Cooper was arrested in Parker, Colorado, on suspicion of criminal mischief with a domestic violence enhancer. The arrest followed an argument and physical confrontation with his girlfriend involving damaged cellphones, according to jail records and sources.
Cooper was arrested by Parker Police at 11:16 p.m. Mountain Time on Thursday and formally booked into the Douglas County Jail at 2:38 a.m. on Friday. As of 11 a.m. on Friday, he remained in custody. He appeared in court on Friday morning, with a further appearance scheduled for Monday.
A spokesman for the Parker Police stated there was no additional information to release as of Friday morning. The specific details regarding the extent of the confrontation or any injuries are not fully detailed in the initial reports, and legal proceedings are ongoing.
The Broncos issued a statement confirming they are aware of the matter and are gathering more information. The team has not yet announced any disciplinary action, pending the outcome of the legal process and their internal review.
Cooper is set to enter his sixth season with the Broncos. He recorded eight sacks in the 2025 season, second on the team, as Denver set a franchise record for sacks in a season with 68. He signed a four-year, $60 million contract extension in 2024 and has attended the team's offseason program, including Thursday's OTA practice.
