BRONCOS LB MILLER WON’T FACE CHARGES

Prosecutors said Friday that Broncos star linebacker Von Miller won’t face criminal charges after an investigation by police in a Denver suburb.

In a statement, the District Attorney’s Office of the 18th Judicial District said it decided not to file charges after reviewing the findings of a criminal case submitted by police in Parker.

It said prosecutors can’t meet the minimum American Bar Association standard for prosecuting someone, which includes believing the charges are supported by probable cause, there is enough evidence to win a conviction and that doing so is “in the interests of justice.”

Police confirmed their investigation in January but did not provide details about what they were looking into. At the time, police spokesman Josh Hans said that “if the investigation determines a crime has occurred, charges will be submitted to the DA’s Office for their review.”

† The Broncos are putting the franchise tag on safety Justin Simmons for the second consecutive season. Simmons becomes the first player to be tagged this offseason. The Broncos now have until July 15 to work out a long-term deal.

NFL HIRES FIRST BLACK WOMAN OFFICIAL

The NFL hired Maia Chaka as the first Black female official in league history. She will work games during the 2021 season. Chaka enters the NFL after working in the Pac-12 and Conference USA. She was selected in 2014 for the NFL’s Officiating Development Program, which identifies college officiating talent with the goal of showing them some of the same experiences as NFL officials before determining if they have the ability to succeed in the league.

THIS AND THAT

Bills safety Micah Hyde agreed to a twoyear, $19.25 million contract extension, keeping him in Buffalo through the 2023 season.

† Eagles All-Pro center Jason Kelce restructured his contract for 2021 and will return for an 11th season.

† The Texans signed former Seahawks center Justin Britt to a one-year deal. ✶