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Broncos' Cooper removed from exempt list but under conduct review

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 16 Oct, 22:32 · Archive

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has removed Denver Broncos pass rusher Jonathon Cooper from the commissioner's exempt list.

Denver Broncos pass rusher Jonathon Cooper was removed from the NFL's commissioner's exempt list on Friday and will be eligible to play in the Broncos' next game at Arizona on 25 October. He had missed Denver's first six games after being placed on the list on 30 August.

Cooper, 28, was arrested on 4 June following an argument and physical confrontation with his then-girlfriend that resulted in a felony charge of strangulation. He was arrested again a week later after allegedly violating a protection order by trying to contact the woman, according to the arrest affidavit. His trial is scheduled for 2-4 March.

The NFL said its review of Cooper's conduct for potential violation of its personal conduct policy remains ongoing and is unaffected by his removal from the exempt list. In a statement posted on Instagram, Cooper said: 'Playing in the NFL and representing the Denver Broncos is a privilege I do not take for granted'. He added that over recent months he had 'spent a lot of time working to better myself' and pledged to 'show that commitment through my actions every day'.

The Broncos improved their record to 4-2 with a 17-14 win over the Seattle Seahawks.

Broncos' Cooper removed from exempt list but under conduct review
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