Payton on linebackers coach Wilhoite: "We’re on top of it relative to the local authorities as well as the league office."

Broncos outside linebackers coach Michael Wilhoite was arrested and booked into the Denver downtown detention center on Feb. 22 for second degree assault of a police officer, according to jail records.

Broncos linebackers coach and former 49ers linebacker Michael Wilhoite was arrested Sunday night after being accused of assaulting a police officer, according to 9 News in Denver. He was booked on suspicion of second-degree assault of an officer and brought to a Denver downtown jail.

An assistant coach for the Denver Broncos is facing a felony assault charge after being accused of punching a police officer in the face at the Denver International Airport. Outside linebackers coach

Wilhoite was approached by a police officer for leaving his vehicle unattended at the Denver airport's arrival drop-off lane.

Broncos' LB coach Michael Wilhoite appeared in court Monday after being arrested following an altercation at the Denver airport Sunday.

DENVER — Broncos linebackers coach Michael Wilhoite was arrested on suspicion of second degree assault of a police officer after an altercation in the departure area of Denver International Airport Sunday, according to a Denver Police probable cause statement.