AP source: Broncos star Miller sustains serious ankle injury

Posted September 08, 2020 7:00 am

By ARNIE STAPLETON

Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller takes part in drills during NFL football practice Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020, in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) The Associated Press

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press the Denver Broncos fear star linebacker Von Miller suffered a season-ending ankle injury toward the end of practice Tuesday.

The person, speaking on condition of anonymity because the team hadn't addressed Miller's injury, said the team was awaiting results of an MRI on Miller.

The practice took place indoors because of a snowstorm that struck the Rocky Mountains after a series of upper-90s and 100-degree days.

Miller appeared primed for a big season after adding several pounds of muscle in the offseason and rededicating himself. Last month, he said he was inspired by Kobe Bryant's eulogy and Michael Jordan's documentary.

Miller's pass rushing partner, Bradley Chubb, has hit some rough patches in his return from a torn ACL, and coach Vic Fangio suggested recently that Chubb would take some time to get back to 100%.

The Broncos open the season Monday night against Tennessee.

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Denver Broncos linebackers Von Miller, right, and Jeremiah Attaochu take part in drills during an NFL football practice Monday, Aug. 31, 2020, in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) The Associated Press

Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller takes part in drills during an NFL football practice Friday, Aug. 28, 2020, in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) The Associated Press

Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller (58) takes part in drills during an NFL football practice Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020, at the team's headquarter in Englewood, Colo. The superstar linebacker is so eager to end four years of frustration that he reshaped his body and his mindset in the offseason. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) The Associated Press

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