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What did Bills LB Von Miller do to get suspended? When will he be back?
The ruling comes a year after allegations of domestic violence. He is scheduled to comeback after week 8 of the NFL.
Buffalo Bills linebacker Von Miller has been handed a four-game suspension by the NFL for violating the league’s personal conduct policy. The suspension is linked to a domestic violence incident in 2023 involving his then pregnant girlfriend. Although Miller was not charged and the case was eventually closed, the NFL decided to impose disciplinary action based on its own investigation.
On Nov. 30, he surrendered to Glenn Heights Police in Texas on a third-degree felony assault warrant. That afternoon, the DeSoto Tri-City Jail accepted his surrender and released him on $5,000 bail. Miller claims that the incident is untrue and the allegations are completely unfounded. On July 2024, the case was closed by the police, although the NFL decided to continue with the investigation and has decided to suspend the player.
What does Von Miller’s suspension mean for the Buffalo Bills?
Miller will miss the next four games, including matchups against the Texans, Jets, Titans, and Seahawks. He will be eligible to returning on the Bills’ Week 9 game against the Miami Dolphins, rejoining the team on November 3.
Miller’s absence will be felt by the Bills, as he is a key player in their defensive lineup. The Bills will need to adjust their defensive strategies to compensate for his absence, relying on other players to step up and fill the void.
This incident has sparked discussions about the NFL’s personal conduct policy and the consistency of its enforcement. While some believe the league is taking necessary steps to address off-field behavior, others argue that the policy’s application can be inconsistent and subjective, especially after a whole year of investigation, one where the player helped his team for a whole season.