Broncos outside linebacker Jonathon Cooper appeared virtually for a hearing in Douglas County and has an arraignment set for August 31 on a felony domestic-violence charge and related misdemeanors stemming from two June incidents with his girlfriend. The proceedings come as Cooper recently completed a mental health and wellness program, and he could face an NFL suspension pending the outcome of the case. Training camp attendance is in question as veterans report in late July and Cooper’s status remains unresolved ahead of preseason games and the regular season. The Broncos could be compelled to adjust their lineup if Cooper is suspended or unavailable, with other linebackers like Jonah Elliss, Que Robinson, and Dondrea Tillman in the mix. Prosecutors’ charges include second-degree assault by strangulation and violations related to a protection order, with further legal developments possible over the coming months. The team opens the season against the Kansas City Chiefs, with preseason dates and schedules already set, complicating decisions about Cooper’s role and participation.