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Broncos LB Cooper accused of domestic violence

ESPN · Jun 5, 2026, 6:52 PM

Key takeaways

  • ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- Denver Broncos outside linebacker Jonathon Cooper was arrested early Friday morning on domestic violence charges.
  • According to jail records, Cooper was being held at the Douglas County (Colo.) Jail on the suspicion of criminal mischief with a domestic violence enhancer.
  • Sources told ESPN that the arrest came after an argument and physical confrontation between Cooper and his girlfriend over cellphones and that the phones were damaged in the incident.

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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- Denver Broncos outside linebacker Jonathon Cooper was arrested early Friday morning on domestic violence charges.

According to jail records, Cooper was being held at the Douglas County (Colo.) Jail on the suspicion of criminal mischief with a domestic violence enhancer.

Sources told ESPN that the arrest came after an argument and physical confrontation between Cooper and his girlfriend over cellphones and that the phones were damaged in the incident.

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