Von Miller under investigation by police in suburb of Denver
Broncos star linebacker Von Miller is under investigation by police in a Denver suburb.
Parker Police Department spokesman
Josh Hans confirmed the investigation
Friday, but couldn’t provide additional details.
Hans wrote in an email that,
“if the investigation determines a crime has occurred, charges will be submitted to the DA’s Office for their review.”
The Broncos released a statement saying they were “aware of an investigation involving Von Miller and are in the process of gathering more information.”
Miller, a three-time firstteam All-Pro selection, missed the 2020 season with an ankle injury he suffered just before the opener.
■ GORDON SUSPENDED: The conditional reinstatement of wide receiver Josh Gordon has been rescinded by the NFL, and Gordon is once again under suspension.
The change in Gordon’s status was listed on the NFL’s official transactions on Friday.
Gordon was signed by the Seattle Seahawks in September despite being under an indefinite suspension. That suspension ended in early December when Gordon was conditionally reinstated by Commissioner Roger Goodell. He was allowed to begin strength and conditioning work with the Seahawks staff, and attend meetings. He was expected to be eligible to play the final two weeks of the regular season.
But that never took place. Gordon was placed back on the commissioner’s exempt list in Week 16.
Gordon will be an unrestricted free agent this offseason.
Gordon was suspended in December 2019 for violating the league’s drug policy. He tested positive for performance enhancers and “substances of abuse,” the league said in a statement at the time.
It was the eighth time overall Gordon had been suspended by either his team or the NFL, including six times since 2013, mostly for violating the league’s policies on banned substances.
■ FALCONS: The Atlanta Falcons agreed to terms with Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Arthur Smith on Friday to become the team’s head coach.
The Falcons announced the agreement. Smith held a virtual interview with the team on Monday and he also interviewed with the New York Jets and Detroit Lions. The Jets reached an agreement with Robert Saleh on Thursday night to be their coach.
The 38-year-old Smith, who has no experience as a head coach, has served on the Tennessee staff for 10 seasons, including two as offensive coordinator. The Titans finished this season tied for second in the NFL in total yards.
The Falcons also are seeking a replacement for general manager Thomas Dimitroff, who was fired along with coach Dan Quinn following an 0-5 start that led to a 4-12 finish.