Despite telling Chelsea Handler that he would not hold out the 2016 season if a long-term contract could not be reached, Von Miller has just informed Broncos Country that that is, in fact, exactly what he plans to do.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BGuKlc7m0DP/?taken-by=vonmiller&hl=en

That’s about as definitive of a statement as Von could have made, and it’s a clear message to John Elway.

We’re officially playing contract chicken, and if neither side swerves before the June 15 deadline, it could put the Broncos’ season at stake.