{
  "id": 4483716,
  "title": "Broncos' Jonathon Cooper to be placed on NFL commissioner's exempt list: Reports",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/broncos-jonathon-cooper-to-be-placed-on-nfl-commissioners-exempt-list",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-30T19:11:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/broncos-jonathon-cooper-placed-nfl-191138635.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jonathon Cooper, a star player for the Denver Broncos, has been placed on the NFL commissioner's exempt list according to multiple reports. This decision follows a tumultuous offseason for the football star. Cooper has been arrested twice in a single week for charges of domestic violence. His first arrest occurred on June 4, where he was charged with domestic violence and criminal mischief. Subsequently, on June 11, he faced a second arrest, leading to four new charges: two more domestic violence allegations, harassment for repeated phone calls, and a violation of a protection order from his initial arrest. Following these incidents, Cooper was excused from Denver's mandatory minicamp, with head coach Sean Payton announcing the decision on June 16. He cited Cooper's need to work on himself and the high expectations set by the club as reasons for this temporary absence. The NFL's Commissioner's Exempt List is a form of paid administrative leave designated for players under specific circumstances, such as felony charges or alleged violations of the league's Personal Conduct Policy. Players on this list remain paid and can engage in certain team activities like meetings or individual workouts, but they are prohibited from practicing or attending games. The duration of Cooper's exemption remains unclear, and his contract with the Broncos extends to four years and $60 million, signed in November 2024.",
  "summary": "Broncos star Jonathon Cooper is being placed on the NFL commissioner's exempt list after a pair of offseason arrests relating to domestic violence.",
  "key_points": [
    "Jonathon Cooper placed on NFL commissioner's exempt list",
    "Two domestic violence arrests in one week",
    "Contract with Broncos worth $60 million"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}