Report: Von Miller to miss season with ankle injury
Denver Broncos star linebacker Von Miller will undergo season-ending surgery after suffering an ankle tendon injury at practice Tuesday, according to Troy Renck of Denver7.
An MRI on Tuesday confirmed the severity of the issue, and Miller will meet with a foot specialist in Green Bay on Thursday seeking a second opinion, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
The 31-year-old suffered a "freak" injury on the last play of practice, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Miller, an eight-time Pro Bowler, racked up eight sacks over 15 games last season. The Super Bowl 50 MVP has led the Broncos in sacks during eight of his nine NFL campaigns since entering the league as the second overall pick in 2011.
The Texas A&M product is the Broncos' all-time leader with 106 career sacks.
After being sidelined for seven games in 2013, the former Defensive Rookie of the Year has missed just one contest over the last six years.
Several NFL stars took to Twitter to show support for Miller, including teammate pass-rusher Bradley Chubb and Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Chris Harris Jr., who played in Denver for nine seasons until 2019:
God got you brotha! @VonMiller https://t.co/vSgH4iO7va
— Bradley Chubb (@astronaut) September 9, 2020
Prayers up family @VonMiller
— Chris Harris (@ChrisHarrisJr) September 9, 2020
Denver's front seven also suffered a major loss due to injury last season when linebacker Chubb tore his ACL in Week 4. His status for the season opener against the Tennessee Titans on Sept. 14 is still unknown, according to Schefter.
The Broncos recorded 40 sacks while allowing 19.8 points per game in Vic Fangio's debut campaign as the team's head coach in 2019.