The NFL has officially removed Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper from the commissioner's exempt list, a move that clears him to return to team activities and participate in games, starting with the Broncos' Week 7 matchup. Cooper had been placed on the list on August 30 following legal issues during the offseason.

Cooper’s placement on the list stemmed from two separate arrests that occurred within a seven-day period in June, both involving domestic violence charges. Under the league's personal conduct policy, the commissioner's exempt list is a temporary measure used to remove a player from the active roster while the league investigates potential violations. The removal from this list indicates that the league has completed its initial review or determined that the player can return to the team while the investigation or legal process continues.

Despite his reinstatement, the NFL has clarified that Cooper is not necessarily cleared of all consequences. The league retains the authority to impose further discipline, such as fines or suspensions, depending on the final outcome of the legal proceedings or the league's own internal investigation into the June incidents. The Broncos organization has not provided specific details regarding the status of the legal cases, but Cooper's return marks a significant shift in his availability for the remainder of the season.