Jonathon Cooper: Everything you need to know

Cooper recorded 50 tackles (23 solo), including 8.0 sacks and four passes defensed over 17 games in 2025. Cooper continued to be a key contributor for Denver's top-tier pass rushing unit in 2025, recording the second-most sacks of any Broncos defender behind only Nik Bonitto (14). The 28-year-old linebacker signed a four-year extension in 2024, keeping both Cooper and fellow edge rusher Nik Bonitto under contract together for the foreseeable future. Both he and Bonitto continued to dominate as one of the league's best edge-rush duos, combining for 22.0 sacks in 2025. Cooper's continued development should help him to build upon his performance as one of the leaders of Denver's defense in 2026.

Cooper finished with two tackles (one solo), including 0.5 sacks, in Thursday's 10-7 win over the Raiders. The linebacker is up to 7.5 sacks on the year, good for fifth in the league. He has also played about half of the defensive snaps or more in every game but one. Cooper is a major contributor to the league's best pass-rushing defense.

Cooper (thumb) was a full participant in Tuesday's walkthrough. Cooper was estimated as a limited participant in Monday's practice, but his improved status Tuesday should line him up to play Thursday against the Raiders. Cooper has been a key pass rusher for the Broncos, logging seven sacks through nine games to begin the campaign.