Broncos' Jonathon Cooper removed from commissioner exempt list
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Key Points:
- NFL commissioner Roger Goodell removed Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper from the league's exempt list, making him eligible to play in Week 7 against the Arizona Cardinals.
- Cooper had been on the exempt list since August 30 due to domestic violence charges stemming from two arrests in June, and his legal case is ongoing with a trial scheduled for March 2-4.
- The NFL's review of Cooper's case continues, and he could still face league discipline under the personal conduct policy despite being removed from the exempt list.
- While on the exempt list, Cooper was paid and allowed to attend meetings and conditioning but not practice or games; his time on the list counts toward any future suspension.
- Cooper, a seventh-round draft pick in 2021 with 31.5 career sacks, has started every game for the Broncos over the past three seasons, and the team has provided therapy and set guidelines following his arrest.
