Speaking with media for the first time since he was arrested on a domestic violence charge, Von Miller called the allegations against him “100% false.” The Bills pass rusher said the incident was overblown.
Miller, 34, turned himself into police and was charged with a third-degree felony on Nov. 30. After Miller was charged with assaulting a pregnant person, the NFL did not place the Bills pass rusher on the commissioner’s exempt list. He has remained active since the incident involving his girlfriend.
“Obviously there are things that I can’t talk about, but everything that was out is completely wrong and blown out of proportion on me and my girlfriend,” Miller said, via The Athletic’s Joe Buscaglia. “We have problems just like any other couple does, but it’s never been any of the things that was alleged against me. So hopefully over time, you know, all of this stuff will get cleared up. … The people who know me and the people who’ve been around me know my character. They know who I am.”
A police report indicates Miller and his girlfriend engaged in an argument last month. The dispute escalated to the point Miller is alleged to have told his girlfriend to leave their apartment and, as the woman attempted to, broke her laptop before shoving her. He is later alleged to have put his hands on her neck, applying pressure but not restricting the woman’s ability to breathe, and pulled out a chunk of her hair. Miller’s girlfriend told police she is six weeks pregnant. Treated at the scene for minor abrasions on her left hand and bruising on her neck, the woman was not hospitalized.
Miller’s girlfriend said shortly after the veteran defender’s arrest that she was not assaulted, indicating the incident was “blown way out of context.” The woman, who is the mother of Miller’s two children, called the developments surrounding the couple “outrageous,” but the 13th-year veteran still faces the charge. When asked what about the charge was wrong, Miller said (via Buscaglia) “all of it is incorrect.”
“It is 100% false,” Miller said of the assault allegation. “It’s overblown. You know, I’ve got the right people on the job and you just you just keep pushing. I know who I am. I know my character. I know the type of person that I am. I know me and my my girlfriend’s relationship. So you just got to keep pushing, man. Life just lifes. You got to smile and have fun through it all. Especially when, you know, all the stuff is untrue.”
Even if the charge is dropped, Miller could still face an NFL suspension. A ban could affect his future with the Bills. A suspension under the personal conduct policy would remove Miller’s $10.7MM in 2024 guarantees from the equation. Around $22MM in prorated bonus money — on the six-year, $120MM deal the ex-Broncos and Rams superstar signed in 2022 — would move onto the Bills’ 2024 cap sheet if they cut Miller next year following a suspension. A post-June 1 designation would spread that total over two years. If Miller is not suspended, the Bills would face a $32MM dead-money charge if they released him in 2024.
Since coming back from the second ACL tear of his career, Miller has struggled. He does not have a sack in 11 games, working as a backup, and has made just three tackles this season. That represents a steep decline from his 2022 form; Miller notched eight sacks before going down with the knee injury on Thanksgiving Day last year.
Explain the neck bruises please.
Walked into a door knob
They put hands on each other and in an attempt to get her off grabbed what he could to push her away. Also explains the pulling hair. Also explains the pressure on neck but not enough to cut off/restrict her breathing
Worked as an emt back in college responded to a few dv calls. Treated a few men and women that both had neck bruising from them getting into it.
Uh. Sure.
If you say so.
Im guessing you were not there.
Neither were you. What’s your point? Guess you’ve never responded to dv situations. People in a physical altercation wind up with hair being pulled and bruising. Also scratches and ripped clothes too.
I wouldn’t think I need to spell it out, but here we are.
I still gave faith you can figure it out though.
So you can’t dispute anything I said got it.
Lol!
Some dude on the internet had a theory and offered his expertise. We should probably all just drop it.
Von also said it was nothing.
But you are right – probably nothing. Just probably walked into a door.
Not what I said at all. I said they both put hands on each other and the hair pulling and bruising is from him trying to pull/push her off during the altercation.
If you gotta twist words and say things I never said that’s not a good look for you.
I’m not defending miller but sounds like both played a part in this situation especially given the fact she recanted. So both are at fault to some degree seems like. And they should seek counseling instead of resorting to physical violence
Sure going a long way…
To stop you from putting words in my mouth? Yes. You can’t dispute anything I said so you unsuccessfully tried to change what I said. Failed to do so. Be better. Do better.
Dude . No offense – but your attempt at explaining it is weak.
Bruises in her neck man. Your theory is so…amateur-ish.
Im done here. Do what you will.
Still didn’t dispute anything I said.
“Nut uh” is the best you got? lol.
Yes when people are grabbing and pushing during altercations it can leave bruising. Might come as a surprise to you but when people are fighting they’re not exactly concerned about where they’re grabbing or hitting.
Dont need to.
It stupid.
Moderators,
Your mute button isn’t working. Im still seeing internet doctor here.
Thank.
Lol. Coward
Chicken fan has spoken
Seriously what else can he say? The rumors are 100 percent true?!
One thing for sure he has lost a few steps and is a shadow of his former self.
I’m surprised the comment section isn’t closed.
They don’t usually close them on PFR. They close them on MLBTR but not over here.
I’d like to know why he isn’t on the exempt list
“Miller’s girlfriend said shortly after the veteran defender’s arrest that she was not assaulted, indicating the incident was “blown way out of context.” The woman, who is the mother of Miller’s two children, called the developments surrounding the couple “outrageous,”.
That’s probably why.
Charged =\= convicted. And when the victim / witness has publicly recanted and denounced the charges it doesn’t bode well for charges sticking. Doesn’t sound like she will cooperate with any investigation which is her right.
$$$$$$$
All that bread and you got an apartment?
Apartments can be 6000 square feet with multiple levels
A lot of these guys just get apartments to live in the city of their current team during the season.
Who cares
This is probably a good time for Miller to put an excellent football career in the rear view mirror and move on to the next chapter of life.
Maybe the Bills HC next best example of teamwork will be how Miller’s legal team worked so hard to get him off. The terrorist example seemed to have resonated with his team..