Bills linebacker Von Miller (40) gets off the line against the Giants at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y., on Oct. 15.

Bills OLB Von Miller inactive vs. Patriots

Buffalo Bills outside linebacker Von Miller is not suiting up for Sunday’s home game against the New England Patriots.

Miller is a healthy scratch after having no injury designation on the team’s final injury report. After missing the first four games while recovering from right ACL surgery in December 2022, Miller has played in 11 games this season without a start and has three tackles and three quarterback hits.

Miller, 34, is facing allegations of assaulting his pregnant girlfriend in a Nov. 30 incident. He spoke to media this past week and said the accusations are “100 percent false” and “blown out of proportion.”

He faces a charge of a third-degree felony assault of a pregnant women, punishable for two to 10 years in prison and a $10,000 fine.

A three-time All-Pro and a two-time Super Bowl champion, Miller has recorded 123.5 sacks in 172 games (161 starts) with the Denver Broncos (2011-19, 2021), Los Angeles Rams (2021) and Bills. He was the MVP of Super Bowl 50.

Also inactive for the Bills (9-6) are safety Damar Hamlin, cornerback Kaiir Elam, offensive tackle Alec Anderson and defensive tackle Linval Joseph.

New England tight end Hunter Henry will be inactive for the game after being questionable with a knee issue and limited at practice this week.

Also inactive for the Patriots (4-11) are safety Jabril Peppers, running back JaMycal Hasty, wide receiver Kayshon Boutte, offensive tackle Trent Brown and defensive end Sam Roberts.

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Oct 6, 2023; Watford, United Kingdom; Buffalo Bills linebacker Von Miller during practice at The Grove Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Bills’ Von Miller available to play amid domestic violence probe

Amid an investigation into an alleged domestic violence incident, Buffalo Bills linebacker Von Miller is at the team’s facility this week and available to play Sunday, general manager Brandon Beane said Wednesday.

“We weren’t there. We’re not the investigators,” Beane said of the incident. “We don’t, obviously, you know, we had our conversations with Von and understood what he believes happened and so, from that standpoint we can’t get into it. It’s an open investigation, and so we’ll just, we’ll let the legal process play out, and he’ll participate like normal in practice.”

Beane said the team plans to allow the investigation to play out. He said the team is in “constant communication” with the NFL and plans to follow the league’s lead.

“Anytime it’s an ongoing investigation, if something was uncovered that the commissioner does have that, at any point, if he feels there was something that, hey, this is, this doesn’t look good or something like that, if at any point that, they could,” Beane said. “But with our knowledge of what we have today, we don’t expect that.”

Miller turned himself in to police last Thursday in response to an arrest warrant in a domestic violence case involving his pregnant girlfriend, according to the Glenn Heights Police Department in suburban Dallas.

Miller was booked in DeSoto Tri-City Jail, posted bond and was released, the police department told news outlets.

Officers responded to a “major disturbance call” at the couple’s home in Dallas the morning of Nov. 29. Miller is accused of arguing with a pregnant woman and then assaulting her. The charge of assaulting a pregnant woman is a third-degree felony in Texas.

Police said Miller departed the scene before officers arrived. The alleged victim was treated for minor injuries at the scene, police said.

When asked whether the team would cut Miller if he was found guilty, Beane said, “Let’s just wait and see what happens there from that standpoint, but I think you know us, we’re going to try to do things right.”

The Bills (6-6) had a bye last week. They’re on the road Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Miller, 34, previously was investigated — but not charged — for domestic violence in 2021 in Parker, Colo.

An eight-time Pro Bowl selection and two-time Super Bowl champion, Miller has two tackles in eight games this season.

Miller has recorded 123.5 sacks in 169 games (161 starts) with the Denver Broncos (2011-19, 2021), Los Angeles Rams (2021) and Bills. He was the MVP of Super Bowl 50.

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Feb 9, 2023; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Buffalo Bills linebacker Von Miller on the Bleacher Report set on radio row at the Super Bowl LVII media center at the Phoenix Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Report: Arrest warrant issued for Von Miller in domestic violence case

Buffalo Bills outside linebacker Von Miller is facing an arrest in a domestic violence case involving his pregnant girlfriend, Dallas TV station WFAA reported on Thursday morning.

Per WFAA, the police responded to a “major disturbance call” at the couple’s home in Dallas on Wednesday morning. Miller is accused of arguing with a pregnant person and then assaulting her. The charge of assaulting a pregnant woman is a third-degree felony in Texas.

Police said Miller departed the scene before officers arrived. The alleged victim was treated for minor injuries at the scene, police said.

“This morning, we were made aware of an incident involving Von Miller,” the Bills said in a statement. “We are in the process of gathering more information and will have no further comment at this point.”

The Bills are on a bye this week.

Miller, 34, previously was investigated — but not charged — for domestic violence in 2021.

An eight-time Pro Bowl selection and two-time Super Bowl champion, Miller has two tackles in eight games this season.

Miller has recorded 123.5 sacks in 169 games (161 starts) with the Denver Broncos (2011-19, 2021), Los Angeles Rams (2021) and Bills.

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Bills edge Greg Rousseau (50), right, pushes aside Denver tackle Calvin Anderson (76) in the first half during the Bills preseason game against Denver Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022 at Highmark Stadium.

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Bills DE Greg Rousseau out vs. Jags; LB Von Miller hoping to play

Buffalo Bills defensive end Greg Rousseau will miss Sunday’s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London due to a foot injury.

Bills coach Sean McDermott confirmed the status of his third-year pass rusher on Friday morning. Rousseau has not practiced this week.

McDermott added that Rousseau’s absence will not impact the decision about whether star linebacker Von Miller will make his season debut at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Rousseau, 23, was injured during Buffalo’s 48-20 win over Miami last Sunday. He had two sacks against the Dolphins and has three sacks through four starts this season.

A first-round pick in 2021, Rousseau has registered 15 sacks, 28 quarterback hits, 96 tackles and three forced fumbles in 34 career games (all starts).

Miller, 34, was activated from the physically unable to perform list this week and told reporters Friday that there’s a “94.5 percent chance” he will play against the Jaguars.

Miller was limited in practices Wednesday and Thursday as he returns from a torn ACL suffered late last season. The eight-time Pro Bowl selection has recorded 123.5 sacks in 161 games (all starts) with the Denver Broncos (2011-19, 2021), Los Angeles Rams (2021) and Bills.

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Von Miller of the Buffalo Bills knocks the ball loose from quarterback, Zach Wilson of the Jets looks in the second half during a NY Jets 20-17 win over the Buffalo Bills as the two teams met in an AFC East game played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on November 6 2022.

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Report: Bills’ Von Miller to stay on PUP list, out 4 games

Pass rusher Von Miller will miss at least the first four games of the season with the Buffalo Bills deciding not to remove him from the physically unable to perform list prior to Tuesday’s 4 p.m. ET deadline, ESPN reported.

Miller, 34, injured his right ACL in the Bills’ 28-25 victory over the Detroit Lions last Thanksgiving.

The eight-time Pro Bowl selection and three-time All-Pro said in June that he would be ready for the season opener against the New York Jets on Sept. 11. Now, Miller will sit out that contest as well as games against the Las Vegas Raiders, Washington Commanders and Miami Dolphins — with an Oct. 8 clash versus the Jacksonville Jaguars in London as his earliest return date.

Miller recorded eight sacks and 21 tackles while forcing one fumble in 11 games (all starts) last season, his first since signing a six-year, $120 million contract.

He has totaled 123.5 sacks, 561 tackles, 27 forced fumbles and nine fumble recoveries in 161 career games (all starts) with the Denver Broncos, Los Angeles Rams and Bills.

Miller was part of Super Bowl-winning teams in both Denver and Los Angeles.

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Nov 24, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Buffalo Bills linebacker Von Miller (40) is carted off the field during the second quarter of a game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-USA TODAY Sports

Bills’ Von Miller says ‘knee is all healed up’ from ACL injury

When the Buffalo Bills open training camp in late July, star pass rusher Von Miller expects to take the field, although it would be only about eight months after suffering a torn right ACL.

The two-time Super Bowl winner said he has “good information from my doctor and my knee is all healed up. It’s all about me and how confident I can be (over) the next three months,” he told the Buffalo News.

Miller sustained the injury last Nov. 24 against the Detroit Lions. He said earlier this month that he expects to play in the season opener on Sept. 11 against the New York Jets and offseason acquisition Aaron Rodgers.

Should Miller have to begin the season on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list, he would not be eligible to return until Week 5 against Jacksonville.

Miller recorded eight sacks and 21 tackles while forcing one fumble in 11 games (all starts) last season, his first after signing a six-year, $120 million contract.

The eight-time Pro Bowl selection and three-time All-Pro has totaled 123.5 sacks, 561 tackles, 27 forced fumbles and nine fumble recoveries in 161 career games (all starts) with the Denver Broncos, Los Angeles Rams and Bills.

He was part of Super Bowl-winning teams in both Denver and Los Angeles.

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Oct 16, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Buffalo Bills linebacker Von Miller (40) warms up prior to a game against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

Bills’ Von Miller eyes season opener for return from ACL injury

Buffalo Bills pass rusher Von Miller said he expects to play in the season opener on Sept. 11, approximately 10 1/2 months removed from sustaining a torn right ACL.

“You know I love guarantees,” Miller said Thursday, via Channel 9NEWS in Denver. “It’s me, it’s Von. I love guarantees. I want to play. In 2013, I had (ACL) surgery in January and I played at the beginning of August in the preseason. So that put me around seven months, eight months.

“And 10 years removed from that, 2023, I have a whole new outlook. I know exactly where I’m supposed to be at two months, four months, six months and in the position where I’m at now. I feel great, I feel comfortable. I feel like I’ll be ready to go at the start of the season.”

Still, despite his confidence, he hedged a bit.

Miller, 34, is well aware of who he might be facing in the season opener, provided he is able to get back on the field.

“I trust our GM, I trust our athletic trainers, I trust our team, our owners. Whenever it’s time for me to play, I’ll be ready to go,” Miller said. “I want to be ready (for) Week 1 versus the Jets. Aaron Rodgers, ‘Monday Night Football.’

“But at the same time I’m not in control of that. I’m going to do everything I can physically, mentally, emotionally to be ready for that. But if it’s not the first week of the season, then it won’t be any longer than Week 6, for sure.”

Miller recorded eight sacks and 21 tackles while forcing one fumble in 11 games (all starts) last season, his first since signing a six-year, $120 million contract.

The eight-time Pro Bowl selection and three-time All-Pro has totaled 123.5 sacks, 561 tackles, 27 forced fumbles and nine fumble recoveries in 161 career games (all starts) with the Denver Broncos, Los Angeles Rams and Bills.

He was part of Super Bowl-winning teams in both Denver and Los Angeles.

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Nov 24, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Buffalo Bills linebacker Von Miller (40) is carted off the field during the second quarter of a game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-USA TODAY Sports

Bills LB Von Miller (ACL) has season-ending surgery

Buffalo Bills pass rusher Von Miller had a torn ACL after all and is out for the season after undergoing knee surgery.

Bills head coach Sean McDermott said Wednesday that the torn ACL was discovered during Tuesday’s exploratory surgery to repair the lateral meniscus and clean up cartilage damage in Miller’s knee. Surgeons ended up repairing Miller’s torn ACL.

An MRI and other tests did not originally detect the torn ACL, McDermott said.

“Unfortunate situation, for Von, obviously, and our team. Care for him, obviously, like we would any player,” McDermott said. “We know how much this means to him in terms of playing and being with the team, so we look forward to getting him back, obviously off the field for the rest of the season and his leadership, and we’re certainly thinking about him as he recovers here.”

Miller, 33, was placed on injured reserve last week, with the thinking being that he would return this season after damaging the lateral meniscus in his right knee against the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving.

In 11 games (all starts) this season, Miller recorded eight sacks and 21 tackles while forcing one fumble. The eight-time Pro Bowl selection and three-time All-Pro is in his first season with the Bills after signing a six-year, $120 million deal in March.

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Nov 24, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Buffalo Bills linebacker Von Miller (40) is carted off the field during the second quarter of a game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-USA TODAY Sports

Bills place OLB Von Miller (knee) on IR

The Buffalo Bills placed outside linebacker Von Miller on injured reserve Thursday, sidelining the three-time first-team All-Pro for at least four games.

Miller damaged the lateral meniscus in his right knee against the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving. Miller said Tuesday that he didn’t suffer an ACL injury and that he hoped to back on the field in Week 14.

“We’ve been assessing Von this week and seeing how he is, and we don’t want to rush him back,” Bills GM Brandon Beane said. “This gives us a chance to go ahead and count tonight’s game and three more on injured reserve. And hopefully we can get him back for the stretch run.”

Miller, 33, was already ruled out of Buffalo’s Week 13 game against the New England Patriots on Thursday.

In 11 games (all starts) this season, Miller has recorded eight sacks and 21 tackles while forcing one fumble. He is in his first season with the Bills after signing a six-year, $120 million deal in March.

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Sep 8, 2022; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams linebacker Leonard Floyd (54) defends against  Buffalo Bills offensive tackle Dion Dawkins (73) in the second quarter at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Bills LT Dion Dawkins ruled out vs. Patriots

Buffalo Bills left tackle Dion Dawkins has been ruled out of Thursday’s game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass.

Dawkins did not participate in practice all week with an ankle injury sustained in Buffalo’s 28-25 victory over the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving.

David Quessenberry replaced Dawkins in that game for the Bills (8-3), who have won two in a row heading into Thursday’s tilt versus the Patriots (6-5).

Linebacker Von Miller (knee) previously had been ruled out for Thursday’s game, while tight end Quintin Morris (illness) is listed as questionable after serving as a full participant in Wednesday’s practice.

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