Coach Returns To Broncos Despite Being Fired In 2025

Michael Wilhoite is returning to the Denver Broncos’ coaching staff despite being fired in 2025 after an airport incident. The former outside linebackers coach was reportedly dismissed 16 months earlier following allegations that he punched a police officer at Denver International Airport, then left after being tased. Criminally, the felony charges were later moved to county court and reduced to a misdemeanor charge for obstructing an officer and criminal mischief, before being dropped in early June after Wilhoite entered a diversion program. However, a civil lawsuit remains: Officer Jesus Galvan Chavez sued, alleging intimidation and assault, including claimed trauma and damage to his jaw, hip, and extremities. The civil case is scheduled for a jury trial in March, with mediation agreed before Dec. 22. The article also notes Wilhoite’s prior public focus on funding linebacker Nik Bonitto’s reported $20 million per year.