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 ArticlesWhy Some Doctors Are Turning Against Vaccine MandatesDec 21, 2025CDC Awards Grant for Studying Hepatitis B Vaccine in African CountryDec 19, 2025Health Officials Move to Cut Funding for Transgender-Related Procedures for ChildrenDec 18, 2025Health Department Cuts Millions of Dollars in Grants for American Academy of PediatricsDec 18, 2025Related TopicsColoradoJustin Bannan