Broncos star speaks out following domestic violence arrest, fires off an apology

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It is rare when anyone, much less an NFL player who has the guidance of legal counsel, breaks his silence days after a domestic violence arrest, but Denver Broncos edge rusher Jonathon Cooper has done exactly that, and there are surprises.

Cooper went on his Instagram account and posted a long Bible Scripture as one of his Stories, which seems, well, strange given the allegations against him.

And then he apologized for his actions.

Cooper was arrested in Colorado around 11 p.m. on Thursday and was held overnight on two counts of domestic violence and one count of criminal mischief following an incident with his girlfriend, who was also arrested on a domestic violence charge.

Denver Broncos star Jonathon Cooper was arrested early Friday morning on suspicion of two counts of domestic violence and one count of criminal mischief in Colorado. (Courtesy of Douglas County Sheriff's Office)

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Cooper, a sixth-year player with 31.5 career sacks, appeared in a Douglas County courtroom Friday morning with his attorney Harvey Steinberg. A follow-up plea hearing was tentatively scheduled for Monday and the 6-foot-5, 251-pound Cooper was released on a personal recognizance bond.

And, in the meantime, Cooper apologized.

He posted Bible verses on his Instagram Stories about anger and then added his own message:

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"I realize posting a Bible. (sic) Quote right after something very serious happens does not just mean everything is okay," Cooper posted. "I apologize to my