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Jonathon Cooper Returns to Broncos Camp as Legal and League Reviews Continue

An Aug. 31 arraignment and an open NFL personal-conduct review could curtail his availability later this season.

Overview

  • Cooper reported to the Broncos' training camp on Tuesday and took part in acclimation practice with the team.
  • He faces multiple charges from two June arrests, including a felony count of second-degree assault by strangulation, and is scheduled to be arraigned on August 31.
  • Reports say Cooper completed a roughly 40-day inpatient counseling and wellness program and met with coach Sean Payton, general manager George Paton, and owner Greg Penner during his time away.
  • The NFL is conducting a personal-conduct investigation that can result in discipline separate from the criminal case, meaning a suspension is possible even without a conviction.
  • Cooper is a core piece of Denver’s pass rush on a four-year, $60 million deal, so his legal and league status creates a clear roster and defensive planning risk for the Broncos.