Denver Broncos outside linebackers coach Michael Wilhoite was arrested in Denver on Sunday on suspicion of second-degree assault of a police officer, according to probable cause statement.
The Broncos issued a statement saying they were aware of the incident and were gathering more information.
The incident occurred at an arrivals area of Denver International Airport after Wilhoite left his vehicle unattended, according to the statement. After Wilhoite returned to the vehicle, the officer approached Wilhoite and told him he could not leave his vehicle unattended. Wilhoite twice told the officer to “shut the f— up,” the statement said.
After Wilhoite approached the officer in an “aggressive manner” and bumped the officer’s chest, the officer shoved Wilhoite away. Wilhoite then punched the officer with a close fist, according to the statement. Wilhoite was then tased “for 5 seconds” before getting into his car and driving away, the statement said.
Wilhoite was scheduled to appear in court in Denver on Monday morning.
Wilhoite, 38, has been an assistant coach for the Broncos the past two seasons. He previously worked for Broncos head coach Sean Payton as an assistant in New Orleans. Wilhoite played in the NFL as a linebacker for seven seasons (2011 to 2017) for the San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks.
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