Von Miller suspension: Punishment stems from allegations of violence against pregnant girlfriend, per report

Shortly after the NFL announced on Tuesday that Buffalo Bills defender Von Miller was suspended four games due to violating the league’s personal conduct policy, ESPN’s Alaina Getzenberg confirmed that the suspension stems from the pass rusher allegedly assaulting his then-pregnant girlfriend in 2023.

Miller has denied the allegations. The criminal investigation in Texas, where the alleged crime took place, didn’t lead to any criminal charges. The alleged victim also claimed in a text message that an assault did not take place.

According to an affidavit obtained by ESPN, the allegations involved Miller placing one then both hands on the woman’s neck for around 3-to-5 seconds and pulling her hair, as well as shoving her, as she tried to gather things after he told her to leave their shared apartment. The woman then called the police, at which point Miller left before turning himself in on a warrant. The entire ordeal took place during the Bills 2023 bye week in November.

And while the police and prosecutors in Texas didn’t bring charges, according to ESPN, the NFL undertook a separate investigation and determined Miller to have violated league rules.

Miller will be eligible for reinstatement following Buffalo’s Week 8 game against the Seattle Seahawks. Miller has played in all four games for the 3-1 Bills in 2024. He is suspended without pay during this span.

Major news broke regarding a star wideout on Tuesday

After reportedly requesting a trade from the Las Vegas Raiders, the asking price for Davante Adams has reportedly been revealed, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The Raiders would “consider” such a move for a package around a second-round pick and other compensation.

Tuesday afternoon, NFL Network reported Adams informed the Raiders he “preferred” to be traded. The news comes as his future came into question in Las Vegas, especially after head coach Antonio Pierce “liked” an Instagram post about the star receiver potentially playing his last snap with the Raiders.

Adams is in his third season with the Raiders after coming over via trade from the Green Bay Packers in 2022. He signed a five-year, $140 million extension with Las Vegas and has three years remaining. He did not suit up against the Browns as he dealt with a hamstring injury.

Through three games this season, Adams has 18 receptions for 209 yards and a touchdown after an up-and-down 2023 season. He turned in his lowest production since 2019, totaling 1,144 yards and eight touchdowns as the Raiders struggled.