Denver Broncos outside linebacker Jonathon Cooper was arrested late Thursday night by the Parker Police Department. The incident subjects the 28-year-old defensive cornerstone to an immediate investigation under the NFL personal conduct policy, threatening his availability just months after he signed a four-year, $54 million contract extension. The seventh-round draft pick has started 55 consecutive games since 2022 and recorded 31.5 career sacks, according to his recent career statistics.
Officers detained Cooper at 11:16 p.m. before booking him into the Douglas County jail at 2:38 a.m. Friday morning. He initially faced a $1,000 bond. The Denver Broncos organization released a brief public statement acknowledging the situation, noting they “are aware of the matter and are gathering more information,” according to the initial incident timeline.
Court and jail records show Cooper faces two counts of domestic violence and one count of criminal mischief. The dispute began over cheating allegations with his 28-year-old girlfriend, Jade, who was also arrested on matching charges. The argument escalated physically when she threw his phone against a wall, prompting Cooper to retaliate by biting her iPhone 17 and cracking its screen, as detailed in the official arrest affidavit.
Cooper appeared in the 23rd Judicial District Court on Friday morning. The judge released him on a personal recognizance bond. His next disposition hearing is scheduled for Monday.