Broncos not ready to rule Miller out for season

The Denver Broncos will place Von Miller on injured reserve due to the ankle injury he suffered in practice but aren't ready to declare the edge rusher done for the season.

"It's too early to say for sure, but he's definitely out for a while," head coach Vic Fangio told reporters Wednesday, according to the Denver Post's Ryan O'Halloran.

Miller went down Tuesday during what Fangio described as a normal play. Initial reports indicated the injury would keep Miller, an eight-time Pro Bowler and the Broncos' all-time leader in sacks, from seeing the field in 2020.

Ultimately, doctors diagnosed the 31-year-old with a dislocated peroneal tendon, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo. The injury typically requires five-to-six months of recovery, while the most generous timetable would be closer to three months.

"I still expect us to be a good team without Von," Fangio said.

The Broncos still aren't sure how ready their other pass-rusher, Bradley Chubb, will be for the season opener. Chubb tore his ACL last year, and Fangio acknowledged Saturday the former No. 5 overall pick still isn't at full health.

Denver opens its schedule on Monday Night Football against the Tennessee Titans.

Modified injured reserve rules this season allow teams to reinstate an unlimited number of players, as long as they've spent at least three weeks on the list.