Miller injured a tendon in his ankle at practice on Tuesday.
Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller may be out for the upcoming 2020-21 season after suffering a tendon injury in his ankle, according to reports.
Miller is expected to have surgery, which could end his season. Recovery could take 5-6 months for. an injury like this. The team is currently waiting on MRI results.
Von Miller’s MRI is over, and the results indicated a season-ending tendon injury. That’s what the initial fear was. He has an appointment with respected foot specialist Dr. Robert Anderson in Green Bay on Thursday for a second opinion. https://t.co/y1SWeFaJee
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 9, 2020
Head coach Vic Fangio said, "He’s definitely out for awhile ... he will be on injured reserve at some point."
It's been a tough year for Miller, who, back in April, was diagnosed with coronavirus. He has since recovered.
Many NFL players took to Twitter last night to share their thoughts on the news:
Prayers up for my dawg @VonMiller 🙏🏽
— Joe Haden (@joehaden23) September 9, 2020
I will forfeit my leg for Von Miller.
— ᶜᵃᵐᵉʳᵒⁿ ᴾᵃʳᵏᵉʳ ᴾᴼ (@CameronParkerPO) September 9, 2020
Praying for you @VonMiller 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🐐
— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) September 9, 2020
Absolutely hate to hear the news @VonMiller, the game is better when you’re out there.
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) September 9, 2020
Know you’ll dominate the recovery and come back swinging. #MinorSetbackMajorComeback
We wish Von Miller a quick and speedy recovery!
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