DENVER – February 24, 2025 – A Denver Broncos assistant coach and former NFL standout was arrested over the weekend on suspicion of assaulting a police officer at Denver International Airport, authorities confirmed. Michael Wilhoite, the team’s linebackers coach, was taken into custody on Sunday, February 23, following an altercation in an airport parking garage. He faces charges of second-degree assault on a peace officer, according to Denver police.
Wilhoite, 38, was booked into a downtown Denver detention facility and is slated to appear in Denver County Court today at 10:30 AM. Details surrounding the incident remain scarce as the investigation continues, with officials yet to release a full account of what transpired.
The Denver Broncos issued a brief statement acknowledging the situation. “We are aware of the incident involving Michael Wilhoite and are currently gathering more information,” the team said. Wilhoite joined the Broncos in 2023 under head coach Sean Payton and has earned praise for his work with the team’s outside linebackers, who ranked among the league’s best in sacks last season.
A six-year NFL veteran, Wilhoite spent most of his playing career with the San Francisco 49ers before transitioning to coaching. This arrest marks a surprising turn for the respected coach, and all eyes will be on today’s court proceedings for further developments.
Comments