JJ Watt, other NFL stars reacts to Von Miller’s injury
Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller suffered a serious injury at Tuesday’s practice and might have to undergo season-ending ankle surgery.
The Broncos tweeted support for their star outside linebacker on Tuesday evening.
🧡🙏💙 pic.twitter.com/SjcIRKilfe
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) September 9, 2020
Houston Texans defensive lineman JJ Watt, a three-time Defensive Player of the Year, also shared support for Miller on Twitter.
Absolutely hate to hear the news @VonMiller, the game is better when you’re out there.
Know you’ll dominate the recovery and come back swinging. #MinorSetbackMajorComeback
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) September 9, 2020
Watt missed most of the 2016 and 2017 seasons with injuries and he missed half of last season with an injury.
Chargers cornerback Chris Harris, who won Super Bowl 50 with Miller when they were Broncos teammates, also reached out to the linebacker on Twitter.
Prayers up family @VonMiller
— Chris Harris (@ChrisHarrisJr) September 9, 2020
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joe Haden tweeted support as well.
Prayers up for my dawg @VonMiller 🙏🏽
— Joe Haden (@joehaden23) September 9, 2020
Steelers tight end Eric Ebron also voiced support for Miller.
Praying for you @VonMiller 🙏🏾
— Eric Ebron (@Ebron85) September 9, 2020
Pro Football Hall of Famer Steve Atwater had a reaction similar to most Broncos fans:
NOOOOOO!!! Keep your head up @VonMiller… and the rest of the @Broncos!! TEN will be here on Monday Night and we still have to be ready… physically and MENTALLY! Next man up. Get well soon @VonMiller!! Praying for you brother!! https://t.co/OVY2L1z2wV
— Steve Atwater (@SteveAtwater27) September 9, 2020
Miller is the Broncos’ all-time leader in sacks and a key leader on defense. He was about to play his 10th season in the NFL.
