Buffalo Bills star linebacker Von Miller is officially listed as questionable for the team’s Week 5 game in London. Despite this, the eight-time Pro Bowler seems confident that he will be able to participate in the highly anticipated game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Speaking to reporters in London, Miller stated that there is a 94.5% chance he will play at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Miller has been a limited participant in practice Wednesday and Thursday because of an ACL injury he suffered in November during a game against the Detroit Lions, which required surgery. However, Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott wasn’t as confident in Miller’s participation in the weekend game, but expressed his satisfaction that the edge rusher made it through of practice
McDermott emphasized the importance of the first day of practice after injury, stating that getting through it is a milestone in itself due to the months of rehabilitation. He congratulated Miller for getting through the first practice and noted that the second day was better than the first, with Miller looking more comfortable.
Even if Miller can only return on a limited basis, his presence would likely provide a significant boost to a Buffalo defense that has recently suffered injuries to key players, including cornerback Tre’Davious White and defensive end Greg Rousseau.
Miller, a 13-year veteran, was more optimistic about his return, expressing excitement about playing an NFL game in London. He said he’s looking forward to playing American football in front of the London crowd and anticipates playing a few snaps and trying to contribute, likely in third-and-long or obvious passing situations.
Miller acknowledged his respect for the sport and the need for a gradual return, saying he hopes to start slowly and then work his way up. Under NFL rules, Miller has a three-week window in which he can practice before being asked to activate or return to the disabled list.
Meanwhile, Rousseau, who had two sacks in Buffalo’s win over the Miami Dolphins, has not practiced this week. He has three sacks on the season and one forced fumble. The Jaguars have been in the UK for a week for back-to-back games in London, a first for an NFL team.
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