Broncos' Jonathon Cooper Absent From Minicamp Due to Arrest
WHO:
TMZ - Jonathon Cooper, linebacker for the Denver Broncos
Heavy NFL - Sean Payton, head coach of the Denver Broncos
WHAT:
Fox News - Jonathon Cooper faces five charges in total, including second-degree assault-strangulation, which is a felony.
Fox News - Cooper was arrested a second time in a week for violating a protection order by sending text messages and showing up outside his ex-girlfriend's apartment.
Fox News - Sean Payton stated, "He’s taking this time; obviously, he’s got to work on himself," regarding Cooper's absence from minicamp.
NY Post - Jonathon Cooper pleaded not guilty to the domestic violence charge.
NY Post - A trial for Jonathon Cooper is set for July 22, which is right before Broncos training camp.
TMZ - Jonathon Cooper is spending time away from the team after his latest arrest.
Heavy NFL - Jonathon Cooper was arrested on domestic abuse charges.
WHERE:
Heavy NFL - Denver, Colorado, home of the Denver Broncos
WHEN:
Heavy NFL - Jonathon Cooper was arrested on June 4.
WHY:
Fox News - Cooper's attorney claimed that race played a role in the domestic abuse case, stating, "White woman admits she was the aggressor."
TMZ - The Denver Broncos are taking the matter seriously following Cooper's arrest.
HOW:
Fox News - The prosecutor decided to continue with charges against Cooper while dropping the charges against his ex-girlfriend, Jade Fiegen.
TMZ - Sean Payton addressed reporters regarding Cooper's absence from practice.
(UPDATED June 17, 2026 12:22 UTC)
Jonathon Cooper is facing five charges, including second-degree assault-strangulation, a felony, after being arrested for the second time in a week for violating a protection order by sending text messages and showing up outside his ex-girlfriend's apartment. Sean Payton commented on Cooper's absence from minicamp, saying, "He’s taking this time; obviously, he’s got to work on himself." Meanwhile, Cooper's attorney has claimed that race played a role in the case, noting that "White woman admits she was the aggressor," while the prosecutor has decided to proceed with charges against Cooper but dropped those against his ex-girlfriend, Jade Fiegen.
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(UPDATED June 17, 2026 01:48 UTC)
Jonathon Cooper has pleaded not guilty to a domestic violence charge. A trial for Cooper is scheduled for July 22, just ahead of the Broncos training camp. This upcoming legal proceeding will be closely watched as it unfolds.
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(UPDATED June 16, 2026 23:29 UTC)
Jonathon Cooper, a linebacker for the Denver Broncos, is currently spending time away from the team following his arrest on domestic abuse charges on June 4. Head coach Sean Payton addressed reporters about Cooper's absence from practice, emphasizing that the Broncos are taking the situation seriously. The incident took place in Denver, Colorado, where the team is based.