Denver Broncos outside linebacker coach Michael Wilhoite has been arrested on charges of second-degree assault on a police officer. According to 9NEWS, Wilhoite was booked into the Denver downtown jail. The specifics surrounding the circumstances that led to his arrest have not been fully disclosed to the public as of yet.
As reported by CBS News Colorado, Wilhoite is currently being held on a no-bond hold and is scheduled to make a court appearance at 10:30 a.m. Monday. The team is actively gathering further details on the incident. In a statement obtained by CBS News Colorado, the Denver Broncos shared, "We are aware of a situation involving Michael Wilhoite that occurred Sunday and are in the process of gathering more information."
Wilhoite joined the Broncos coaching staff in 2023, originally playing in the NFL with the San Francisco 49ers from 2012 to 2016 before spending a season with the Seattle Seahawks. His sports career has now been overshadowed by recent events that have left many awaiting further details. Jail records confirm the arrest but do not elaborate on the incident that led to the charges against him.
As obtained by KDVR, as this story is ongoing, updates will be provided as they become available. The arrest has certainly placed Wilhoite's future with the Broncos under a veil of uncertainty, casting a shadow on his tenure with the team so early in his coaching career.
