Cooper Suspended Broncos Rebuild | Denver Broncos News

Broncos defensive end Jonathon Cooper is headed to the commissioner’s exempt list, meaning he’ll be paid but can’t play or practice while his legal troubles unfold—charges include assault and violating a protective order. With the team finalizing its roster and facing a brutal early-season schedule, Cooper’s absence (likely 2–6 weeks, possibly longer) shakes up Denver’s pass rush. Backup Jonah Elliss, who’s been thriving on the edge this offseason, is now expected to start, despite earlier plans to move him inside. Other options like Que Robinson and Dondrea Tillman will need to step up too, as Cooper’s potential suspension threatens to leave Denver’s front seven dangerously thin. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ea77d7d977f6d584