The Denver Broncos have removed linebacker Jonathon Cooper from the NFL commissioner's exempt list, making him eligible to return to the field for the team's Week 7 matchup. The move was announced on Friday, after Cooper had been on the exempt list since August 30.
Cooper’s status had been tied to a series of legal issues that began in June, when he was arrested twice within a seven‑day period on domestic‑violence charges. The league has kept him off the roster while the matter was investigated.
With the exempt list cleared, Cooper can now participate in practices and games, though the Broncos and the NFL have not ruled out further disciplinary action if additional findings arise from the ongoing investigation.
Cooper has been a key defender for Denver, but his recent legal troubles have kept him sidelined. The team’s decision to lift the exemption comes as the league continues to monitor the situation.
<small>Source: ESPN — read the original story there.</small>
