Jonathon Cooper's Legal Battle | Denver Broncos News

Jonathon Cooper’s legal troubles are heating up — he’s got an August 31 arraignment where he’ll plead guilty, not guilty, or no contest, with trial looming months away. Already excused from minicamp, he risks missing all of preseason if his case drags on into July. The charges stem from a June 5 incident where his girlfriend alleged he choked her, followed by a June 12 arrest for harassment and violating a protection order. At 28, Cooper recently completed a month-long inpatient mental health program — its impact on his case or NFL discipline remains unclear. With Cooper sidelined, the Broncos’ depth at outside line...