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Broncos' Jonathon Cooper: Logs sack vs. Kansas City
Jonathon Cooper recorded six total tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's 16-14 loss to the Chiefs.The 26-year-old was one of four Denver Broncos to record a sack in Sunday's loss, bringing down Patrick Mahomes in the second quarter. Cooper, who just signed a four-year, $60 million extension last Monday, has now totaled 41 total tackles, including 6.5 sacks, and forced one fumble through the Broncos' first 10 games this season. Expect the newly paid edge rusher to continue wreaking havoc on opposing quarterbacks as the season progresses.
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Broncos' Jonathon Cooper: Inks extension with Denver
Jonathon Cooper agreed to a four-year, $60 million extension with the Denver Broncos on Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.A 2021 seventh-round pick from Ohio State, Cooper was set to hit free agency after the season before coming to an agreement with the Broncos on an extension. Cooper has been a disruptive pass rusher over the past two years in Denver, recording 107 total tackles, 14 sacks and two forced fumbles across 26 games. He's now expected to continue serving as the Broncos' top edge rusher and remain an integral part of the team's defense for years to come.
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Broncos' Jonathon Cooper: Disruptive in win
Jonathon Cooper recorded five tackles (four solo), including 1.0 sacks and two tackles for losses, in Sunday's 28-14 win over the Panthers.The starting outside linebacker also played on more than half of the defensive snaps. Cooper has 31 tackles (17 solo), including 5.5 sacks, and a forced fumble in eight games this season.
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Broncos' Jonathon Cooper: Notches two sacks in loss
Jonathon Cooper recorded six tackles (two solo), including 2.0 sacks, in Sunday's 26-20 loss to the Seahawks.Cooper finished the 2023 campaign with a career-high 8.5 sacks, and it seems he could be headed toward another career year with a strong start in Week 1. In a contract year, the 26-year-old linebacker should remain a key member of Denver's defense and a strong IDP option for fantasy purposes for the 2024 season.
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Broncos' Jonathon Cooper: Records 8.5 sacks in 2023
Jonathon Cooper recorded 72 tackles (44 solo), including 8.5 sacks, two passes defensed, one interception, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries over 17 games during the 2023 season.Cooper's career-high 8.5 sacks led all Denver Broncos defenders, and he scored Denver's only defensive touchdown on a fumble recovery against the Bears in Week 4. The 26-year-old's 72 total tackles were the third-most of any Denver defender behind fellow linebackers Alex Singleton and Josey Jewell. Cooper remains under contract next season and becomes an unrestricted free agent in 2025, so the veteran will look to build upon his impressive performance in 2023 as a member of Denver's solid defensive unit.
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Broncos' Jonathon Cooper: Extends sack streak to three in win
Jonathon Cooper's lone tackle in Sunday's 16-9 win over the Chargers resulted in a sack.Cooper got to Easton Stick early in the first quarter for a five-yard sack. It extended Cooper's sack streak to three games and he's up to a career-best 8.5 sacks over 16 games this season.
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Broncos' Jonathon Cooper: Nabs another sack Sunday
Jonathon Cooper totaled four tackles (all solo), including a sack, in Sunday's Week 16 loss to the Patriots.Cooper played on 77 percent of Denver's defensive snaps in the defeat, marking the fourth straight week that he has been over the 70 percent mark. He brought down Bailey Zappe for a 10-yard loss in the first quarter, giving Cooper a sack in back-to-back games. The third-year pro has blossomed in his third NFL campaign, notching a career-high 7.5 sacks along with his first professional interception and first professional touchdown (on a fumble recovery against the Bears in Week 4).
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Broncos' Jonathon Cooper: Notches one sack in loss
Jonathon Cooper recorded five tackles, including one sack, in Saturday's 42-17 loss to the Lions.With Cooper's one sack in the contest, the veteran now has 6.5 sacks on the season. The 25-year-old linebacker has now recorded 65 tackles (39 solo), two passes defensed, one interception, one forced fumble, two fumble recoveries and a touchdown over the course of the 2023 campaign. Cooper will look to build upon his solid season in Week 16 when the Denver Broncos host the Patriots.
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Broncos' Jonathon Cooper: Will be available Saturday
Jonathon Cooper (ankle) does not have an injury designation ahead of Saturday's game against the Lions, Aric DiLalla of the Denver Broncos' official site reports.The linebacker was a limited participant in practice throughout the week. Cooper has 60 tackles, including 5.5 sacks, two passes defensed, an interception, a forced fumble and two fumble recoveries in 2023.
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Broncos' Jonathon Cooper: Limited Wednesday
Jonathon Cooper (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Aric DiLalla of the Denver Broncos' official site reports.Cooper was listed as a limited participant in Tuesday's estimated practice report, and he was able to practice in some capacity Wednesday. The 2021 seventh-round pick has put up career-high numbers in his third year in the league and has registered 60 tackles (34 solo), including 5.5 sacks, one interception, one forced fumble and a defensive touchdown in 13 games this season.