Sneaky ninja dog wants the bone11/12/2022 ![]() Miller suffered an ankle injury, side not specified, in Week 7 against the Arizona Cardinals, was questionable the following week but did not miss the game. No publicly reported injuries requiring a game-day designation. No publicly reported injuries requiring a game-day designation other than an illness prior to the Divisional Round game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was probable for the Week 3 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks but did not appear with a gameday designation for the remainder of the season. After returning following his ACL surgery, Miller only suffered a groin injury in Week 2 against the Kansas City Chiefs, missing the last drive of the game. Regrettably, Miller tore his right ACL in that game and was placed on injured reserve, missing the final regular-season game along with the entire playoffs where the Broncos ultimately lost to the Seattle Seahawks. He later suffered a knee injury in Week 15 against the San Diego Chargers and was questionable heading into the Week 16 matchup against the Texans. Due to the diluted test being considered positive and the attempt to cover it up, the suspension was increased from four games to six games. The sample collector attempted to assist in replacing the urine with someone else’s and it was flagged by another collector. The violation occurred as the result of Miller having a diluted sample of urine during a routine test. Miller had been suspended for the first six games of the season due to a substance abuse policy violation. Missed ten total games: seven regular season, three postseason. He also suffered an ankle injury, side not specified, in Week 9 against the Cincinnati Bengals. Later in the season, he suffered a hip pointer injury, side not specified, in Week 6 against the Atlanta Falcons. Miller was probable with a hip injury suffered in Week 2, but suited up and played against the Houston Texans in Week 3. With the knowledge he had the pins removed two days after the Broncos’ playoff loss to the New England Patriots mentioned in the links above, it’s likely that he suffered a UCL injury, also known as Skier’s thumb. He did wear a cast on the area to ensure that the surgical site was protected and that he could still play. He was probable for the remainder of the season but at times visibly limited and unable to shed blockers or create pressure. Reports later indicated that he required surgery to correct for ligament damage a week later, forcing him to miss Week 13 against the Minnesota Vikings despite being listed as doubtful. On his way to Defensive Rookie of the Year, Miller missed one game due to a right thumb injury suffered against the San Diego Chargers in Week 12. Below is Miller’s publicly known injury history. In the league since 2011, Miller has suffered his fair share of injuries, but has been exceptionally productive. Miller boasts a resume few can match around the league and even at age 33, still brings an element missing in the Bills’ pass rush attack. The former number-two overall pick comes to the Bills following a stellar career with the Denver Broncos and a brief stay with the Los Angeles Rams, collecting two Super Bowl rings along the way. The Buffalo Bills nearly broke the internet Wednesday afternoon with the unexpected signing of veteran pass rusher Von Miller to a six-year, $120 million contract. ![]()
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