Von Miller has been suspended for six games (USA As we speak Sports Photographs)
Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller has officially been suspended for the primary six games of the 2013 common season for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy.
Miller’s suspension will begin on Aug. 31 and he can be eligible to return on Oct. 14.
Miller released the following assertion through the NFL Gamers Affiliation:
“The Substances of Abuse policy requires everybody to comply with the rules,” Miller stated. “Although my suspension doesn’t result from a positive test, there isn’t a excuse for my violations of the rules. I made errors and my suspension has hurt my crew, Broncos fans, and myself. I’m especially sorry for the effect of my dangerous selections on others. I can’t make the identical errors about adhering to the policy sooner or later. Throughout my day off the field, I will work tirelessly and focus completely on remaining in peak form. I stay up for contributing immediately upon my return to the sector and bringing a championship back to the individuals of Denver.”
Broncos govt vp of football operations John Elway said the group was dissatisfied in Miller.
“Clearly we’re pissed off with what’s occurred — and I believe disenchanted in Von,” Elway mentioned, in keeping with the group’s transcript. “I believe the way that I’ve looked at this, and we’ll continue to take a look at this, is the truth that the decision that’s come down — we’ll live with that decision. What I’d love to do is attempt to do all the pieces we can to stop another situations. No matter we’ve got to do as a corporation to attempt to assist Von, we would like to be able to do.”
Broncos coach John Fox stated that it was most likely “wishful thinking” that his best defensive participant would have the ability to avoid a suspension.
“We’re going to support Von,” Fox stated. “Obviously he has made some errors. He’s keen to work to eradicate those errors as well as we’re. This is a household whether it’s the teammates or the coaching staff and we’re going to assist him. He’s carried out lots of good things; he’s not a nasty child.”
Miller will miss video games against the Baltimore Ravens, New York Giants, Oakland Raiders, Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas Cowboys and Jacksonville Jaguars. The suspension may also value Miller $806,162 of his $2,284,one hundred twenty five base wage for the upcoming season. The Broncos could additionally seek to get well a prorated portion of his signing bonus, which amounts to $1,215,265, bringing Miller’s potential losses to $2,021,427 from this suspension.
Without Miller, the Broncos will probably be relying on free agent exterior linebacker Shaun Phillips to offer stress on opposing quarterbacks in the first part of the 2013 season.
Broncos LB Von Miller releases statement after receiving six-game suspension from NFL
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