Is Von Miller playing tonight? Rusher’s ankle injury ‘worse than what Rams suspected’, according to report

The Rams’ acquisition of Von Miller is heralded as the biggest deal of the season ahead of the 2021 NFL deal deadline, and rightfully so. Miller is a three-time AP All-Pro and one-time Super Bowl MVP, who has won 110.5 bags – ranked 36th in NFL history – and is expected to be a formidable partner for the All-time defensive quarterback. Longtime Pro Aaron Donald .

However, Rams fans have yet to see that come to fruition. Miller is facing an ankle injury that kept him out of his final game against the Broncos. It also caused him to miss out on the Rams’ potential debut against the Titans.

And heading into the Rams’ 10th round with the 49ers, it looks like Miller’s status is once again on the throne.

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Miller was officially listed as “questionable” for the Rams-49ers game on “Monday Night Football,” but ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that the Rams won’t be playing Miller until they believe he’s “nearly fully healed.”

Why is Los Angeles so cautious?

“Miller’s ankle injury was worse than the Rams suspected when they bought him from the Broncos earlier this month for the second- and third-round draft picks,” Schefter wrote. “The Rams knocked Miller out of last Sunday night’s game against the Titans and were undecided on Saturday about his status against the 49ers.”

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While Miller’s condition remains undetermined, Rams coach Sean McVay was upbeat about him playing during Saturday’s press conference.

“Unless there are any obstacles, I hope Von will be ready to go.” McVay said.

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However, the Rams’ cautious approach makes sense. After all, they are sitting at 7-2 going into Monday night’s game. That marks the second-best record in the NFL.

That said, it’s worth noting that they are losing to the Cardinals (8-2) in the NFC West race. So while they may be on their way to the playoffs this season, they still need to do what they can to win now and keep up the pace. Having Miller available would certainly help that cause.