RESOLVING THE LEDGER
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See the full story · 1 sourcesDenver Broncos veterans reported for training camp on Tuesday, and outside linebacker Jonathon Cooper was among them. The team kicked off camp with a light acclimation practice on Wednesday, with Cooper participating.
Cooper, 28, is facing five charges related to a felony assault case , and he was excused from minicamp last month. Cooper has since completed a therapy, mental health and overall wellness program, and coach Sean Payton said that the pass rusher will participate in training camp.
"We're staying the course with league protocol, club protocol, relative to what we're advised to do," Payton said after Wednesday's acclimation practice. "He's been fantastic working away from the building, and we'll continue to [stay the course] and monitor it. We're supportive, and yet, very much aware of the seriousness of these type of things. ... There's a schedule and a course to this, and that's what we have to follow."
#Broncos coach Sean Payton on why Jonathon Cooper is practicing. Essentially said team is following league protocol. pic.twitter.com/kw9QJ791Cb
— Troy Renck (@TroyRenck) July 29, 2026 Payton later indicated that the situation could be resolved " sooner than later ." That was an interesting comment because Cooper has an arraignment date set for Aug. 31, which is after camp and all of preseason. If the case eventually goes to trial, it could be months away from a resolution.
Here's everything Sean Payton said today on Jonathon Cooper. Clear the #Broncos are taking a very "we'll let the league decide this" approach. Payton said the organization is "fully supportive" of Cooper and they are "proud of the work he did" this past month. pic.twitter.com/P085WMkgJx
— Luca Evans (@bylucaevans) July 29, 2026 Cooper could face a suspension from the NFL , but the league likely won't make a decision until after the legal process has completed. The Broncos will allow Cooper to practice while the legal process plays out.
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