Former Ohio State DE Jonathon Cooper arrested for second time in eight days

Key Points:

• Jonathon Cooper, former Ohio State standout and current Denver Broncos linebacker, was arrested again on June 11 for violating a protection order related to domestic violence charges from a previous arrest on June 4.
• Cooper faces multiple charges including felony second-degree assault by strangulation, misdemeanor domestic violence, third-degree assault, harassment for repeated phone calls, and violation of a protection order.
• The initial incident involved a physical dispute with his girlfriend over allegations of cheating, leading to both being booked by Parker Police Department in Colorado.
• Cooper was a highly decorated player at Ohio State, earning All-Big Ten and All-American honors, and was drafted by the Broncos in the seventh round of the 2021 NFL Draft, becoming a full-time starter with notable professional achievements.
• Despite his on-field success, including a recent four-year, $60 million contract extension and AFC Defensive Player of the Week honors, Cooper’s legal issues have escalated significantly in recent weeks.