Buffalo Bills defensive end Von Miller has been suspended for four games without pay due to a violation of the NFL’s personal conduct policy. The suspension will sideline Miller until after the team’s Week 8 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. During his absence, he will miss games against the Houston Texans, New York Jets, and Tennessee Titans. While the NFL has not provided specific details regarding the suspension, it is believed to stem from allegations that Miller assaulted his pregnant girlfriend in November 2023.
In late November 2023, Miller surrendered to the Glenn Heights Police Department in Texas after an arrest warrant was issued, charging him with third-degree felony assault of a pregnant woman. He was booked into the DeSoto Tri-City Jail but was later released on a $5,000 bond. Although Miller denied the allegations, calling them “100 percent false,” and stated that the case had been closed as of July 2024, the NFL continued its own investigation, which culminated in the current suspension.
The incident in question occurred during the Bills’ bye week in 2023. According to an affidavit obtained by ESPN, Miller is accused of grabbing the woman by the neck, pulling her hair, and attempting to shove her out of their apartment. The woman threatened to call the police, prompting Miller to leave the residence. Police reports indicated that she sustained minor injuries, including abrasions on her hand and bruising on her neck and abdomen, which were documented at the scene.
Miller has consistently maintained his innocence. In December 2023, he addressed the allegations publicly, reiterating that the claims were false and expressing frustration over the situation. He acknowledged the seriousness of domestic violence but asserted that this case was not what it appeared to be. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell considered placing Miller on the commissioner’s exempt list during the investigation but ultimately chose not to, based on the evidence available at the time.
In preparation for the upcoming games, the Bills made adjustments to their roster. Miller, 35, has been an important part of the team’s defensive line, recording three sacks this season. Despite the controversy surrounding him, he restructured his contract in the offseason, creating $8.645 million in cap space for the team. To fill the gap left by Miller’s absence, the Bills signed defensive tackle Zion Logue from the Atlanta Falcons’ practice squad.
