Denver Broncos edge rusher Jonathon Cooper has been placed on the NFL commissioner’s exempt list and is expected to miss two to six games at the start of the 2026 season pending the outcome of his trial for domestic violence charges, to which he pleaded not guilty. His trial is scheduled for November 10-13, coinciding with the Broncos’ Week 10 BYE. In his absence, the team will rely on Jonah Elliss, Que Robinson, and Dondrea Tillman to maintain their pass rush, supported by positive evaluations from coaches and management. Cooper has played 81 games for the Broncos, recording significant defensive statistics over five seasons.
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