Broncos sign Jonathon Cooper to a four-year extension

The Broncos traded an outside linebacker on Monday and they reportedly signed another long-term contract over the weekend.

According to multiple reports, they have signed Jonathon Cooper to a four-year contract extension. The report comes shortly after it was announced that the Broncos were trading Baron Browning to the Cardinals.

The deal is worth $60 million, of which $33 million is guaranteed money.

Cooper was a seventh-round pick by Denver in 2021 and had 4.5 sacks in his first two seasons. He broke out with 8.5 sacks while starting every game for defensive coordinator Vance Joseph last season and has 5.5 sacks through the first nine weeks of this season.

In addition to his 18.5 sacks, Cooper has 193 tackles, 20 tackles for loss, 38 quarterback hits, one interception, two forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries and one fumble recovery for a touchdown over his career.