Broncos part ways with linebackers coach who was arrested after allegedly assaulting officer

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The Denver Broncos parted ways with linebackers coach Michael Wilhoite on Wednesday following the assistant’s arrest at an airport last month.

Broncos head coach Sean Payton made a statement on the move.

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Denver Broncos outside linebackers coach Michael Wilhoite during training camp at Centura Health Training Center in Englewood, Colorado, on July 28, 2023. (Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports)

"After thorough discussions as an organization, I met with Michael Wilhoite and informed him we have decided to part ways," Payton said, via 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."

Wilhoite was arrested on Feb. 23 on a charge of second-degree assault on a peace officer, jail records showed.

Wilhoite had left his car unattended for a time, and an officer at the airport approached him and told him he could not do that, KDVR-TV reported, citing a probable cause statement. He allegedly told the officer explicitly to shut up.

After being told again about leaving the car unattended, Wilhoite allegedly approached the officer in "an aggressive manner and bumped his chest into the victim causing him to step backwards."

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Seattle Seahawks Michael Wilhoite, #57, celebrates after making a tackle against the San Francisco 49ers on a punt return during the second half at CenturyLink Field in Seattle on Sept. 17, 2017. (Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports)

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