Broncos in the news: draft wrap and a notable rookie addition as Mr. Irrelevant lands on Denver. Franchise: Denver Broncos, NFL team in AFC West, based in Englewood, CO.
Florida has issued an investigative subpoena to the NFL over the Rooney Rule, arguing it may violate state law by requiring race- and sex-based hiring. The move adds to a widening dispute about how the league interprets and applies the rule.
Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper has been arrested and faces new charges after an initial incident in Parker, Colorado. He has pleaded not guilty to the original domestic-violence charges, with a July trial date set. The NFL is reviewing potential personal-conduct policy implications as details continue to unfold.