Von Miller suspended 4 games for violating NFL’s conduct policy

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

Buffalo Bills star pass-rusher Von Miller has been suspended.

The NFL on Tuesday announced a four-game suspension for Miller that stems from a violation of the league’s personal conduct policy. Miller will be eligible for reinstatement following Buffalo’s Week 8 game against the Seattle Seahawks.

Von Miller of the Buffalo Bills is suspended four games without pay for violating the NFL’s Personal Conduct Policy, it was announced today.
Miller will be eligible for reinstatement on October 28 following the Bills’ Week 8 game against the Seattle Seahawks.

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A warrant was issued for Miller’s arrest late last year on a felony charge of assaulting a pregnant person, and Miller turned himself in. According to police documents, Miller’s girlfriend told authorities that the 34-year-old had become physically violent with her following a disagreement. The affidavit for Miller’s arrest stated that Miller put his hands around the alleged victim’s neck and pulled her by her hair. You can read more details here.

In a 911 call that was obtained from the incident, the woman told the dispatcher that her boyfriend was “choking and hitting me” and said she has “bruises all over me.” She also told the dispatcher “my hair is out,” which seemed to be a reference to Miller allegedly pulling out a chunk of her hair. Police observed visible marks on the woman when they arrived.

Despite all that, the woman later said was not assaulted and that “things were blown way out of context.” Prosecutors did not proceed with charges against Miller.

The assault allegation was not the first time Miller has faced legal trouble.

Miller, 35, has shown this season that he can still be a productive player. He has 3 sacks and 5 tackles through four games.