Broncos LB Von Miller Facing A Possible 6-Game Suspension
By Ernie Padaon
Jul 27, 2013; Englewood, CO, USA; Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller (58) sits on his helmet during training camp at the Broncos training facility. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
The Denver Broncos LB Von Miller could be facing a 6-game suspension. It was originally thought that he would be getting a 4-game suspension for violating the league’s drug policy.
Sides still in discussions on Von Miller suspension, and he's still hoping for four games, but six sounds more likely now.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 19, 2013
Von Miller planned on appealing the 4-game suspension and that process had been delayed, but now it seems that he will have to try appealing a possible at least 6-game suspension.
"Miller is not likely to go forward with an appeal, though all sides were trying to finalize the suspension’s conditions.Miller met last Thursday with the NFL Players Association with some hope he could have the suspension reduced to four games, sources said, but another source familiar with the process was convinced it will be at least a six-game suspension. – ESPN"
Miller would miss games against the Baltimore Ravens, New York Giants, Oakland Raiders, Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas Cowboys and Jacksonville Jaguars if he were to miss all 6 games.
The Broncos have already been struggling to replace the loss of LB Elvis Dumervil. Now they will have to start planning on having Miller sidelined for the first part of the year.