DENVER — Denver Broncos' outside linebacker Jonathon Cooper has been arrested on charges of domestic violence and criminal mischief.
The 28-year-old from Ohio State was arrested by officers with the Parker Police Department late Thursday and booked into the Douglas County detention facility around 2:30 a.m. Friday, according to jail records. He is being held on suspicion of two counts of domestic violence and one count of criminal mischief.
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When Denver7 contacted the Broncos for a statement about this incident, they said: "We are aware of the matter and are gathering more information."
As a seventh-round draft pick in 2021, Cooper is entering his sixth season with the Broncos, the Associated Press reports. He has started every game since 2023 and has 31 1/2 career sacks, including eight last season when he also registered a sack in the playoffs. He had a career-best 10 1/2 sacks in 2024 and late that season signed a four-year, $54 million contract extension, the AP reports.
According to court documents, he has a court hearing on June 8.
This is a developing story and will be updated as we learn more.
