Broncos fire Michael Wilhoite after allegedly…
The Broncos fired exterior 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 choice in a assertion on Wednesday night time.
“After thorough discussions as an organization, I met with Michael Wilhoite and informed him we have decided to part ways,” Payton mentioned in a assertion, in response to ESPN. “We recognize the serious nature of the allegations against him and believe this is the best course of action at this time. I appreciate Michael’s contributions to the Broncos and am confident he will move forward in a positive direction.”
Broncos exterior linebacker coach Michael Wilhoite walks back to the locker room after the Broncos’ 24-7 win over the Chargers on Dec. 10, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. AP
Wilhoite, 38, was arrested on Feb. 23 and formally charged with felony assault of an officer, misdemeanor obstructing an officer and felony mischief, in response to court docket information considered by The Post.
The ex-Broncos coach, in response to the Denver Post, received into an argument with an officer at Denver International Airport after they advised Wilhoite to not depart his vehicle unattended within the departures lane.
As the confrontation escalated, Wilhoite allegedly punched the officer within the face and was then tased earlier than driving away.
He was taken to jail that day earlier than a first listening to on Feb. 24.
Michael Wilhoite was fired by the Broncos. AP
Wilhoite performed six years within the NFL (2011-17) earlier than turning into a particular groups assistant with Payton and the Saints in 2019.
Hen then joined the Chargers (2021-23) earlier than reuniting with Payton on the Broncos in 2023.
Michael Wilhoite during a recreation with the 49ers in 2014. Paul J. Bereswill
Wilhoite is subsequent anticipated to seem in court docket on March 10.
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