US Crime NewsFormer NFL Player Convicted of Attempted MurderSavePrintDefensive end Justin Bannan #97 of the Denver Broncos stands on the sideline during the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at the University of Phoenix Stadium, in Glendale, Ariz., on Dec. 12, 2010. Christian Petersen/Getty ImagesZachary StieberSenior Reporter9/11/2021|Updated: 9/11/2021A jury in Colorado on Friday convicted former NFL player Justin Bannan of attempted first-degree murder, prosecutors confirmed.Jurors also found Bannan guilty of attempted second-degree murder and assault, the Boulder County District Attorney’s Office said.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentZachary StieberSenior ReporterZachary Stieber is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times based in Maryland. He covers U.S. and world news. Contact Zachary at [email protected]Author’s Selected ArticlesDOJ Seeks Dismissal of Steve Bannon’s Contempt of Congress CaseFeb 09, 2026Births in United States Dropped Slightly in 2025, CDC SaysFeb 09, 2026Not Clear Whether Vaccines Cause Autism, Needs More Research, NIH Director SaysFeb 09, 2026Mike Tyson Unveils Super Bowl Ad Targeting Processed FoodsFeb 06, 2026Related TopicsColoradoJustin Bannan