Move over, Yellowstone—the Denver Broncos’ offseason just dropped a plot twist no one saw coming. Fresh off a rocky 10-7 season, the team’s coaching staff is now tangled in a real-life crime drama.
On Sunday, Broncos outside linebackers coach Michael Wilhoite was arrested and held on suspicion of second-degree assault of a police officer, per court records. The team confirmed they’re “aware of a situation involving Michael Wilhoite” and are “gathering more information.” No further details were released, leaving fans scrambling like Patrick Mahomes evading a blitz.
Wilhoite, hired in 2023, had been a key piece of Sean Payton’s rebuild. His arrest now throws a wrench into Denver’s offseason plans. “[We’re] in the process of gathering more information,” a Broncos spokesperson repeated Monday, offering no timeline for resolution. The incident sparks déjà vu for fans still nursing scars from the franchise’s 2022 ownership chaos.
Statement from a Broncos spokesperson on OLB coach Michael Wilhoite being arrested on Sunday:
“We are aware of a situation involving Michael Wilhoite that occurred Sunday and are in the process of gathering more information.”
Wilhoite was arrested and being held on suspicion of…
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) February 24, 2025
Legal experts warn assaulting an officer carries severe penalties—up to 16 years in Colorado. Meanwhile, Payton’s locker room faces another distraction after last year’s QB carousel. Can the Broncos steady the ship? Or will this derail their 2024 hopes faster than a fumbled snap?
This story is unfolding—stay locked in for the latest.
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