Jonathon Cooper
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Denver Broncos outside linebacker Jonathon Cooper.
One of the biggest stars on the Denver Broncos defense has landed in hot water.
According to TMZ, Broncos edge rusher Jonathon Cooper was arrested on Thursday night on 2 counts of domestic violence and 1 count of criminal mischief.
Cooper, a 2021 7th-round pick, signed a 4-year, $60 million contract extension with the Broncos in November 2024.
From TMZ: “Jonathon Cooper is behind bars in a Colorado jail … after the standout Broncos linebacker was arrested Thursday night around 11 PM, TMZ Sports has learned. It’s unclear what led up to the arrest, but the 6th-year pro is being held on two counts of domestic violence, as well as criminal mischief. The 28-year-old was booked into a detention facility at 2:38 AM. JC is scheduled to go before a judge this morning … and he’s got another hearing set for Monday.”