The NFL's Blind Spot: Domestic Violence and Player Accountability The recent placement of Denver Broncos outside linebacker Jonathon Cooper on the commissioner's exempt list serves as a stark reminder that the National Football League still has much to learn when it comes to addressing domestic violence within its ranks.
The league struggles to balance player accountability with due process, often falling short in its response to domestic abuse allegations. Cooper's situation is particularly egregious.
He was arrested twice in a seven day span on domestic violence charges, including felony and misdemeanor counts.