Broncos coach Michael Wilhoite arrested over accusation of ᴀssaulting police officer

Broncos coach Michael Wilhoite arrested over accusation of ᴀssaulting police officer

Broncos linebackers coach and former 49ers linebacker Michael Wilhoite was arrested Sunday night after being accused of ᴀssaulting a police officer, according to 9 News in Denver.

He was booked on suspicion of second-degree ᴀssault of an officer and brought to a Denver downtown jail.

Michael Wilhoite was arrested Sunday night. AP

The location listed in the court document is where a parking garage is located at Denver International Airport, according to the Denver Post.

“We are aware of a situation involving Michael Wilhoite that occurred Sunday and are in the process of gathering more information,” the Broncos said in a statement to 9 News.

The 38-year-old is set for a court appearance Monday at 10:30 a.m. in Denver Count Court, per the Denver Post.

Wilhoite, 38, was an undrafted free agent coming out of Division II Washburn but had a successful time with the 49ers after being signed by the Jim Harbaugh-led 49ers.

He played six seasons in the NFL from 2012-17, five with the 49ers and one final season with the “Legion of Boom” Seahawks.

Michael Wilhoite played for the San Francisco 49ers. Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

Wilhoite started 45 games in his career, including 16 for the 2014 49ers, and posted strong numbers as a tackler with a career-high 87 in 2014.

He appeared in 79 games in his career.

Wilhoite before a Broncos game in 2023. AP
Michael Wilhoite, pictured here as the Chargers linebackers coach, was arrested in Denver. Getty Images

In 2019, Saints coach Sean Payton poached Wilhoite as a special teams ᴀssistant before he eventually became a defensive ᴀssistant in 2020.

He later joined the Chargers as a linebackers coach from 2021-22 and rejoined Payton when he returned to coaching with the Denver Broncos in 2023.

Michael Wilhoite ended his NFL career with the Seahawks. Getty Images

The Bronco’s defense was among the best in the NFL in 2024.

Denver improved from 27th in points allowed per game (24.3) to third-best (19).

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