Broncos' Jonathan Cooper Returns, Suspension Still Possible

WHO:

NY Post - Jonathan Cooper, Denver Broncos edge rusher

Heavy NFL - Jonathan Cooper, NFL

WHAT:

Heavy NFL - Jonathan Cooper has been removed from the NFL's Commissioner's Exempt List after missing six games.

NY Post - Cooper is facing a felony charge and three misdemeanors stemming from two incidents.

WHERE:

Heavy NFL - Denver, Colorado (home of the Denver Broncos)

WHEN:

Heavy NFL - Cooper missed six games due to being on the Commissioner's Exempt List.

WHY:

NY Post - The suspension is still possible due to the felony charge and misdemeanors Cooper is facing.

HOW:

Heavy NFL - The NFL made a final decision regarding Cooper's status on the Commissioner's Exempt List.

(UPDATED October 17, 2026 03:58 UTC)

Jonathan Cooper, the edge rusher for the Denver Broncos, has been removed from the NFL's Commissioner's Exempt List after missing six games. However, he is still facing a felony charge along with three misdemeanors from two separate incidents, which means a suspension could still be on the table. The NFL has made a final decision regarding his status, but the situation remains fluid as Cooper navigates these legal challenges.