Broncos OLB Jonathon Cooper removed from commissioner’s exempt list
Broncos OLB Jonathon Cooper has been removed from the commissioner’s exempt list, making him eligible to play in Week 7.
The NFL has lifted outside linebacker Jonathon Cooper from the commissioner's exempt list, permitting him to practice and play in Week 7, according to KUSA-TV's Mike Klis. The investigation into Cooper's arrest in June was initiated by the league due to his involvement in incidents related to his former girlfriend. Cooper, 28, faced multiple charges, including a felony assault, but his trial has been postponed from mid-November to early March.
Despite the delay, the NFL has decided to allow Cooper to return to the Broncos' roster, as his trial is still months away. The league's baseline suspension for domestic violence is six games, but Cooper was not penalized for his actions. The NFL may still impose discipline based on the outcome of Cooper's trial, but for now, the sixth-year pass rusher will be able to play for the Broncos.
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