Miller dons a dreadlock do in capping off minicamp

Von Miller channeled his inner-Rasta on Thursday with a dreadlocks wig he wore beneath his helmet for the entirety of the Broncos’ final practice of mandatory minicamp. Miller even brought out a Jamaican accent with reporters: “It’s just ‘Benjamin’ at practice,” he said.

Then Miller cut it out: “No, I’m just playing. It’s the last day at camp, you know it’s like the last day of school. I’m trying to mix it up. I lost a bet. I tried to mix it up.” Miller, who wouldn’t detail the wager, had previously used the disguise while volunteering as an “undercover waiter” at the Guard and Grace restaurant to promote the “Taste of the Broncos” event.

“I used to wear this wig to the movies and restaurants and stuff, but now I’m busted,” Miller said. “Now I’ve got to switch it up.”

Miller’s positive energy was contagious throughout organized team activities and minicamp — even if it teetered on the silly side.

“At the end of the day, we’re having fun,” Miller said. “Production is the most important thing. After you get that out the way, you can let your individuality show. ”

Turner’s versatility.

Broncos offensive lineman Billy Turner suffered a season-ending hand injury in Week 6 last fall that required surgery — “It sucked, but it’s part of the game,” he said — and the Broncos kept faith in the 6-foot-5, 310pound veteran brought in off waivers from Miami in 2016. Denver re-signed Turner to a one-year deal in March.

“Any time you get a fresh start some place, you’ve got to take full advantage,” Turner said. “Everybody shows up every day ready to play. We’re physical, we’re athletic and we’re here to work trying to win a championship.”

Turner earned firstteam reps at right tackle during mandatory minicamp in the injury absence of Jared Veldheer (ankle).

“Billy’s a guy who can play guard or tackle, and that’s special in this league,” Broncos coach Vance Joseph said. “He can play left guard, right guard, right tackle or left tackle. We’ve definitely got a spot for a guy like that.”

Stevens waived.

The Broncos waived long snapper Christian Kuntz and former CSU quarterback Nick Stevens. The moves leave three open roster spots, which are expected to be filled by players who tried out this week.

Kuntz’ release leaves Casey Kreiter as the remaining long snapper.

Stevens did not take a team snap during the three-day minicamp.