The Buffalo Bills weren’t exactly sure how long they would be without star pass rusher Von Miller to start the season with estimates last month that it could be until Week 6 before he’s ready to play. But it looks like it will be much, much sooner than that.
This week, Von Miller gave a big update on his injury, revealing that his knee is fully healed and he can now begin working towards getting ready for the upcoming season.
“I have good information from my doctor, and my knee is all healed up,” Miller told Ryan O’Halloran of the Buffalo News this weekend. “It’s all about me and how confident I can be [over] the next three months.”
Now, Miller is free from physical limitations and can start working toward improving his conditioning and strength in preparation for the upcoming season.
“Now I . . . need to start transitioning back into a football player and not just a guy who is rehabbing and getting my leg strong,” Miller told O’Halloran. “Hopefully I can do that for the next two months, and I’ll be ready on the third month.
“I’m going to work as hard as I can. Whether I’m ready to go in Week 1 or not, I’m at peace because I know I’m doing everything I can to have success.”
It’s a huge update for the Bills, and the NFL world had plenty to say about it.
If Von really is ready to go week 1 this defensive line is one of the best in football and will be able to come at offenses in waves https://t.co/R7yODY2v70
— Zach Jones (@ZacharyJones198) June 11, 2023
For real, this is IMO ahead of schedule. I thought it would’ve taken longer for him to heal up fully. Glad to have ya back @VonMiller ! #GoBills #BillsMafia https://t.co/Z0Nzfki7Qi pic.twitter.com/BB8MYC1Xt4
— matt kunselman (@merkfermatoe) June 11, 2023
If he can pass a physical, he can’t go back on PUP.
A more realistic scenario is starting on PUP then coming off during TC, everyone has to be in agreement.
I wouldn’t say he’s ahead of schedule either with starting position-specific drills now. #Bills https://t.co/b6RJKua72R https://t.co/wlDOL7yUgw pic.twitter.com/IMleE3FE2m
— Banged Up Bills (@BangedUpBills) June 11, 2023
Obviously the sooner Von Miller is ready to go, the better for the #Bills. But even if he slow plays it, Greg Rousseau & Leonard Floyd are both high end 2s with some low to mid 1 pop (plus Groot may be even better this year and is already a tremendous run defender) & AJ Epenesa… https://t.co/77NPDipX8Y
— Anthony Cover 1 (@Pro__Ant) June 11, 2023
Von Miller is expecting to be ready very early on this season. Huge news to have him paired with Floyd https://t.co/mLEa0zETvW
— Kevin Massare (@KevinMassare) June 11, 2023
The only thing that can survive a nuclear bomb are cockroaches and Von Millers positive feel good attitude! https://t.co/m0Y3GIzVGh
— Brother Bill (@BrotherBill716) June 11, 2023
It will certainly be interesting to see if Miller will indeed be able to return by Week 1.
