Broncos LB Jonathon Cooper arrested on domestic violence charges
Cooper and his girlfriend were both booked on two domestic violence counts and one count of criminal mischief
Denver Broncos outside linebacker Jonathon Cooper and his girlfriend were both arrested on domestic violence charges early this morning. Douglas County jail records show Cooper, 28, was booked at 2:38 a.m. after Parker Police responded to an address on the 9500 block of South Twenty Mile Road in Parker at 8:42 p.m. Thursday.
What the arrest affidavit says
According to the affidavit, the dispute started when Cooper’s girlfriend raised allegations of infidelity. She grabbed his phone and threw it across the room, then attempted to go through it. Cooper then got into a physical struggle with her and took the phone back. When she tried to retrieve it again, Cooper pressed his neck against hers to stop her.
After the struggle, Cooper told her he would damage her phone if she did not leave the apartment. When she did not leave, he bit her phone, causing what the affidavit described as disabling damage to the device.
The officer who wrote the report noted there was no probable cause for harassment or assault charges, citing conflicting statements and a lack of specific physical evidence.
Cooper released ahead of Monday hearing
Cooper appeared in a Douglas County courtroom at around 9:45 a.m. today, with Denver attorney Harvey Steinberg representing him. A follow-up hearing is set for Monday, when Cooper is expected to enter a plea. A source confirmed he walked out of the hearing on a personal recognizance bond.
The Broncos acknowledged the situation in a brief statement, saying the organization was aware of the matter and gathering more information.
What this means for his NFL future
Cooper is entering his sixth season with the Broncos after the team drafted him in the seventh round, 239th overall, of the 2021 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. He earned AFC Defensive Player of the Week honors in October 2025 following a strong performance in a Week 6 win over the New York Jets.
Regardless of how the case plays out in court, the NFL is expected to open its own review under the league’s personal conduct policy. Domestic violence violations under that policy can result in multi-game suspensions.
Story credit: CBS News
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