Broncos OLB Jonathon Cooper releases statement after being reinstated by NFL

Broncos OLB Jonathon Cooper releases statement after being reinstated by NFL.

Key points

• After being reinstated by the NFL on Friday, Denver Broncos outside linebacker Jonathon Cooper published the after message on his Instagram page.
• Playing in the NFL and representing the Denver Broncos is a privilege I do not take for granted.
• Cooper is facing multiple charges, including a felony assault charge, and his trial is scheduled for March.
• Over the last a number of months, I've spent a lot of time working to better myself.
• My focus is on being the best person, father, teammate and member of this community I can be.

Playing in the NFL and representing the Denver Broncos is a privilege I do not take for granted. I'm grateful to ownership, my teammates, coaches and everyone in the organization for their backing as well as Commissioner Goodell and the league for the opportunity to return.

Over the last a number of months, I've spent a lot of time working to better myself. That work will continue.

My focus is on being the best person, father, teammate and member of this community I can be. I will show that commitment through my actions every day. Praise God-thank you Jesus ✝️.

Cooper, 28, spent the first six games of the season on the commissioner's exempt list after two arrests related to a pair of incidents involving his former girlfriend this summer. Cooper is facing multiple charges, including a felony assault charge, and his trial is scheduled for March. Social: Follow Broncos Wire on Facebook and Twitter/X! SMS Facebook Twitter Email.

Taken together, the developments around broncos OLB Jonathon Cooper releases statement after being reinstated by NFL point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.