Some good news emerged on the Von Miller front Friday morning, though this situation remains murky. The standout Bills pass rusher avoided an ACL tear, according to ESPN.com’s Adam Schefter (on Twitter) and has a chance to return this season.
However, more tests are coming to determine how much time he will miss. Concern remains regarding the meniscus in Miller’s injured knee, NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport tweets. At some point, a surgery will take place, Rapoport adds. But it is uncertain if Miller will go under the knife soon or in the offseason. The timetable here will obviously have a major impact on Buffalo’s pass rush the rest of the way.
Miller is not expected to make any decisions for a week or two, per Schefter, who adds he is not a lock to return this season (Twitter link). This December decision — have surgery or keep going, likely with a brace — promises to be a seminal moment for the Bills, who have run into a spate of injuries in recent weeks.
This injury led to the future Hall of Famer being transported off the Ford Field turf via cart Thursday. Initially, a knee sprain surfaced as a rumored diagnosis. Miller, 33, is expected to miss time. This could be a brutal blow for Buffalo, but Miller having dodged an ACL tear — an injury that would have shut him down until at least training camp — represents good news for the Super Bowl-contending team.
More to come.