Luca Evans

Broncos Beat Writer

Luca Evans

Luca Evans covers the Denver Broncos for The Denver Post. Before starting in March 2025, he spent two years covering USC for the Southern California News Group and a year covering LA-area high school sports for the Los Angeles Times. He loves uncovering the details that help athletes tick, and when not investigating such details, he can probably be found shooting 2-of-10 in a rec league basketball game.

Jonathon Cooper (0) of the Denver Broncos stretches with teammates during OTAs at the Broncos Park in Centennial, Colorado on Thursday, June 11, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Broncos’ Jonathon Cooper arrested again on domestic violence charges

June 12, 2026 at 3:18 p.m.

A forensic nurse who evaluated Cooper鈥檚 girlfriend reported that she had experienced 鈥渟trangulation with hypoxia and traumatic brain injury,鈥� an arrest affidavit reads.

Denver Broncos’ Jonathon Cooper faces new assault charges

June 12, 2026 at 8:10 a.m.

Broncos outside linebacker Jonathon Cooper is facing additional assault charges that appear to stem from his arrest last week.

Offensive coordinator Davis Webb of the Denver Broncos speaks to members of the media during OTAs at the Broncos Park in Centennial on Thursday, June 11, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

It’s still Sean Payton’s world, but Broncos’ Davis Webb promises a ‘different attitude on offense’

June 12, 2026 at 9:17 a.m.

Deep in the wings of the Broncos' facility this winter, Sean Payton offered center stage to Denver's scruffy-bearded mad scientist.

Talanoa Hufanga (9) of the Denver Broncos blows up Dawson Knox (88) of the Buffalo Bills during the third quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

How can Broncos defense improve in 2026 NFL season? Talanoa Hufanga has an idea.

June 9, 2026 at 5:39 p.m.

The fingers that failed Talanoa Hufanga in 2025 are the same fingers he's pointing at himself, in 2026.

Jonathon Cooper (0) of the Denver Broncos prepares to put pressure on Geno Smith (7) of the Las Vegas Raiders all night long before the game against the Las Vegas Raiders Empower Field at Mile High Stadium on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Denver Broncos鈥� Jonathon Cooper pleads not guilty in domestic violence case, intends to go to trial

June 8, 2026 at 11:22 a.m.

Jonathon Cooper pleaded not guilty to domestic violence charges in Douglas County court on Monday, setting plans for a July jury trial.

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle celebrates after scoring ahead of Carolina Panthers cornerback Mike Jackson during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

How new Broncos star Jaylen Waddle is establishing himself as ‘everything he’s expected to be’

June 7, 2026 at 12:45 p.m.

On the night he was traded from the Miami Dolphins to the Denver Broncos Jaylen Waddle went to dinner with Bo Nix, J.K. Dobbins, Davis Webb and George Paton, as...

Jonathon Cooper (0) of the Denver Broncos stands with trainers during the fourth quarter of the Broncos鈥� 19-3 win over the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, January 4, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Broncos OLB Jonathon Cooper and girlfriend arrested on domestic-violence charges

June 6, 2026 at 2:43 p.m.

Denver Broncos outside linebacker Jonathon Cooper and his girlfriend were each arrested late Thursday night on misdemeanor domestic-violence charges.

Pat Surtain II (2) of the Denver Broncos locks in during the third quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

抖阴apB Pat Surtain II gets $5 million raise for 2026 season, sources say

June 2, 2026 at 10:50 p.m.

The Broncos and star cornerback Pat Surtain II agreed to a contract adjustment that adds $5 million to his 2026 pay and another potential $5 million escalator for 2027

Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos throws a pass on the run as Myles Garrett (95) of the Cleveland Browns watches during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

For Broncos’ offensive line, Rams’ trade for Myles Garrett only adds to brutal early-season stretch

June 1, 2026 at 4:45 p.m.

The Broncos have tied up some of the most cap space of any NFL team in their offensive front for 2026. They'll need every last cent for a series of...

Justin Strnad (40) and Alex Singleton (49) of the Denver Broncos celebrates after bringing down Cam Ward (1) of the Tennessee Titans during the third quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Broncos’ Alex Singleton stamps Denver as ‘the target now’ in the AFC

May 31, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

The first text, after Alex Singleton agreed to sign a contract for the largest sum of guaranteed money in his life, was not to his family. Or his friends. Or...

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