File-This file photo of Aug. 24, 2013 shows Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller looking on during an NFL pre-season football game against the St. Louis Rams in Denver. After six weeks on the sideline, Miller returns to the Denver Broncos on Monday Oct. 14, 2013. They can use him. Ranked last in pass defense, the Broncos gave up another 303 yards to Jacksonville and their next game is against Andrew Luck and the Colts. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File) (The Associated Press)
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. – No apologies. No promises. No explanations.
Instead, Broncos linebacker Von Miller simply asked his fans, teammates and coaches to judge him on what he does in the future, now that his six-game suspension for violating the NFL's drug-abuse policy is over.
During his first en masse interview since his suspension came down, Miller said there's no use in defending his past.
"I'm working hard to gain everybody's trust back," he said Monday.
He fell short of the promise he made in July to sit down and be candid about everything when his case was resolved. But he thanked his teammates for the support they've shown him throughout, and said he couldn't wait to get back on the practice field Wednesday.
Miller will be eligible for Denver's game Sunday night at Indianapolis.
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