Cooper's Absence Shakes Broncos Defense | Denver Broncos News

Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper, a 27-sack veteran and three-year starter, has been placed on the NFL’s commissioner’s exempt list amid legal issues — a move often preceding a suspension. With Cooper entering his 28th season and vital to the team’s defense, his absence shakes the roster, forcing backups like Jonah Elliss and Que Robinson to step up. While the league hasn’t announced a timeline, past cases suggest possible significant time off. The Broncos’ pass rush remains potent with players like Nik Bonitto and Zach Allen, but the loss of Cooper’s consistency is a major blow. 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/f33337e6108fda3e