Police in Parker, Colo., are investigating Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller for an undisclosed matter.
No charges have been filed, and police declined to provide additional information because the investigation is ongoing. But a person familiar with the situation told The Washington Post that the investigation is related to interactions with his former girlfriend, including text messages allegedly sent from him that she shared on social media in early January.
In an Instagram story, Miller’s ex-girlfriend, Megan Denise, shared an ultrasound image taken Jan. 4 and screenshots of texts she purported were from Miller. They read, “I’m honestly praying for a miscarriage,” and, “I hate you! … You gon get yours! Believe that.”
In another exchange shared by Denise, a text reads: “And get an abortion!”
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Denise wrote in a separate Instagram story: “My heart goes out to any woman/ or man who is or has ever dealt with mental, physical, or verbal abuse. Praying death on me and mine was enough!!"
Miller appeared to deny the allegations on his Instagram page, writing: “Fake News. Lol The reality of somebody leaving you make some people literally crazy. Classic Trap.”
In response to news of the investigation, Denise took to Instagram again Friday evening:
“In light of recent media reports regarding my relationship with Von, I feel that I need to address a couple of things. First and foremost, at no point in our relationship was there any type of physical abuse or violence by Von, whatsoever,” she wrote. “For anyone to say otherwise, or to speculate such, is wrong.
“With regards to my social media posts, a part was misconstrued and taken out of context. I do regret making a private situation public, and in doing so, bringing unwanted attention to both Von and myself. Von and I are excited to be welcoming our baby into the world, and are committed to raising our child with love and compassion, together as a family.”
In a statement, the Broncos said they are aware of the investigation and “are in the process of gathering more information.”
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Miller, 31, is represented by Denver attorney Harvey Steinberg, who deferred to Miller’s agent when contacted for comment. Joby Branion did not respond to a request from The Post.
Miller, the 2016 Super Bowl MVP for the Broncos and the franchise’s career sack leader, did not play in 2020 because of an ankle injury he suffered in early September, before the season started.
His return to Denver was never guaranteed, even though he has one year remaining on his contract. The veteran pass rusher will be 32 in March, and the final year of his deal comes with a team option. If the Broncos exercise it before the March 17 deadline, $7 million of his $17.5 million salary will be guaranteed. If the team declines the option, it will save $18 million in salary cap space and Miller will be an unrestricted free agent.
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