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NFL removes Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper from Commissioner Exempt List

The National Football League on Friday removed Jonathon Cooper of the Denver Broncos from the Commissioner Exempt List. He will be eligible to play in the Broncos Week 7 game on Oct. 25 after missing six games.

Watch Denver7's most recent story on Cooper in the video below:

Broncos' linebacker Jonathon Cooper arrested for second time in a week

The NFL initiated an investigation under the Personal Conduct Policy following Coopers arrests in June in connection with multiple charges stemming from altercations with his then-girlfriend in June.

Cooper pleaded not guilty to a felony charge of second-degree assault by strangulation and three misdemeanors, including violating a protection order a week after his first arrest on June 4. The strangulation charge stemmed from his first arrest after a forensic nurse examined his then-girlfriend.

Cooper, who has started 52 consecutive games for the Broncos, is a key member of a defense that has led the league in sacks each of the past two seasons. He was told to stay away from the Broncos mandatory minicamp in June following his second arrest in the span of a week.

The Broncos decided not to release Cooper, whos due $12 million this season. He was allowed to participate in training camp after attending an inpatient clinic near Vail for more than a month.

The leagues review remains ongoing and is not affected by this change to Coopers roster status. Cooper was placed on the Commissioner Exempt List on Aug. 30. He could face a lengthy suspension under the NFLs domestic violence policy.

Cooper has had 31 and a half sacks with the Broncos since 2021.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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Colorado State defensive Coordinator Tyson Summers no longer with program; CSU falls 56-26

FORT COLLINS - The Colorado State Rams lose their third consecutive game in a row on Saturday to Oregon State 56-26. The Rams defense have been one of the worst units in all of College Football.

During the game, CSU head coach Jim Mora relieved defensive coordinator Tyson Summers of his play calling duties. "Tyson was relieved of his play-calling duties. He left the field and is no longer with this program," said Mora

Kenny McClendon was calling plays for CSU in the second half. The Rams gave up 115 points the last two weeks. CSU gave up 50-plus points in back-to-back games for the first time since 1984, a season where the Rams went 3-8. The Rams have allowed 52 points per game over the last three games. The Rams are now 2-3 on the season.

The good news for CSU, is the team has a bye week. The next game for the Rams is October 15th on the road Texas State.

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