Being accused of punching a police officer in the face has cost former NFL player Michael Wilhoite his job as the Denver Broncos' outside linebackers coach. “After thorough discussions as an organization,

Denver Broncos outside linebackers coach Michael Wilhoite was arrested Sunday on suspicion of second-degree assault of a police officer, according to 9News' Mike Klis. Details regarding Wilhoite's arrest remain scarce for the time being.

Broncos linebackers coach Michael Wilhoite was arrested on Sunday night and accused of assaulting a police officer.

The Broncos fired outside linebackers coach Michael Wilhoite on Wednesday, the team confirmed to The Denver Post. Wilhoite, 38, was accused late last month of punching a police officer in the departures lane at Denver International Airport The officer fell to the ground and Wilhoite returned to his car,

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

This was not about grandstanding or a referendum on his guilt or innocence. It was an example of ownership’s actions matching their words.

"We recognize the serious nature of the allegations against him and believe this is the best course of action at this time,” Broncos head coach Sean Payton said

The Broncos fired outside linebackers coach Michael Wilhoite a little over a week after he was arrested for allegedly assaulting a police officer. Denver head coach Sean Payton opened up about his decision in a statement on Wednesday night.

The former Broncos coach allegedly got into a physical altercation with an officer in the arrivals lane at Denver International Airport.