Denver Broncos Rehire Coach Michael Wilhoite

The Denver Broncos are expected to rehire Michael Wilhoite to the team coaching staff following the dismissal of all criminal charges against him. The organization moved to bring back the former outside linebackers coach after a Denver court dropped allegations of second-degree assault, obstruction of a police officer, and criminal mischief on June 8, 2026.

The team originally terminated Wilhoite in March 2025 following his arrest at Denver International Airport on February 23, 2025. The incident involved an alleged physical altercation with a Denver police officer in a traffic drop-off zone. While the criminal case has concluded, Wilhoite remains the subject of an active civil lawsuit filed by the officer involved in the encounter.

Wilhoite first joined the Broncos in 2023 after serving on the coaching staff of the Los Angeles Chargers. His return marks a shift in the team's personnel strategy following the legal resolution of the case. The organization has not yet specified the exact timeline for his return to active coaching duties or the specific role he will occupy within the current staff structure.