Posted: 07/24/2013 12:15:43 PM MDT
Updated: 07/24/2013 12:30:59 PM MDT
Broncos coach John Fox said Wednesday that linebacker Von Miller will be taking repetitions with the first team in training camp, despite facing a four-game suspension to start the season.
Although linebacker D.J. Williams was moved to the second team while his suspension was pending last season, Fox said he has no plans to move Miller until he hears more definite news about the suspension.
Miller, who made his first public appearance since n ews broke that he was appealing a four-game suspension for a violation of the NFL drug policy, repeatedly declined to discuss specifics
of the case, citing confidentiality and the ongoing appeal process.
Miller said the NFLPA's statement that this was not a violation of the league's performance-enhancing drugs policy was accurate.
Miller said he doesn't think the situation is a distraction and that he is eager to return to the playing field.
"I'm focused," Miller said. "I can't wait for training camp to start (Thursday). I look forward to rushing the passer, doing all those drills. I'm anxious for that."
The comments came as the Broncos reported to training camp after a tumultous offseason, capped with the news that the team might start its season without its defensive leader who faces a four-game NFL suspension pending an appeal.
Miller, a leader of the Broncos' defense, helped lead the No. 2 ranked defense in the NFL with 18½ sacks last season.
What drug triggered the positive test remains confidential, but an NFL source said that Miller had tested positive for amphetamines and marijuana during his 2011 rookie season.
When asked if smoking marijuana was part of his lifestyle, Miller said: "Absolutely not."
Caitlin Swieca: 303-954-1297, cswieca@denverpost.com
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