The Denver Broncos fired linebackers coach Michael Wilhoite on Wednesday after he allegedly assaulted a police officer at Denver International Airport. The incident occurred Feb. 23, just before the Broncos coaching staff traveled to Indianapolis for the NFL Scouting Combine.
Broncos part ways with OLB coach Michael Wilhoite following his arrest on suspicion of assault on a police officer.
The Broncos fired outside linebackers coach Michael Wilhoite a little over a week after he was arrested for allegedly assaulting a police officer. Denver head coach Sean Payton opened up about his decision in a statement on Wednesday night.
The former Broncos coach allegedly got into a physical altercation with an officer in the arrivals lane at Denver International Airport.
Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton said Wednesday the team has parted ways with assistant coach Michael Wilhoite after he is accused of punching a police officer who told him he couldn't leave his vehicle unattended in the drop-off lane at the Denver International Airport.
After an arrest at the Denver airport, Broncos OLBs coach Michael Wilhoite is out. More at Pro Football Rumors