Von Miller injury: Broncos star expected to need season-ending ankle surgery

Specifically, the injury occurred on the last play of Tuesday’s practice, per Schefter, that was being held indoors due to the blizzard hitting the area. The Broncos weren’t even in full pads during the session and Miller, in shells, is said to have injured himself in what is being described as “a freak” injury.

Miller was set to enter his 10th season in the NFL and was primed to form quite the pass-rushing duo opposite of Bradley Chubb, who missed the bulk of last season due to a torn ACL. Speaking of Chubb: reports have also come out along with Miller’s season-ending injury that he may not be ready for Week 1 as he continues to recover, so Denver is looking at the prospect of being down two pass rushers. Miller, meanwhile, finished 2019 with his sixth consecutive Pro Bowl nod, making it a total of eight for his career. The Super Bowl 50 MVP also has been a perennial All-Pro talent (three-time First-team, four-time Second-team) so this loss would be a massive blow to Denver’s front seven.

#Broncos Von Miller getting injured makes me nauseous. The game/league needs him, for his artistry as a pass rusher, and his leadership/role as a mentor for future pass rushers and young players. Damn this is terrible news. Get well fast brother. @VonMiller 🙏🏾

— Louis Riddick (@LRiddickESPN) September 9, 2020

Broncos’ OLB Von Miller injured a tendon in his ankle on the last play of practice today, and he is expected to need surgery that is likely to end his season, league source tells ESPN.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 9, 2020