Chiefs DT Miller charged with abusing wife

Nov 16, 2017 - 5:46 PM Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Roy Miller, who was arrested in Jacksonville, Fla., early Saturday morning and charged with domestic battery, is accused in the police report of dragging his wife by the hair, tearing a braid from her head and nearly ripping off her shirt.

According to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office police report obtained by ESPN, the altercation between the 6-foot-1, 301-pound Miller and Nicole Miller began with an argument after the couple returned home separately.

Nicole Miller told police her husband grabbed her by the hair, pushed her around, threw her phone into the toilet and prevented her from retrieving it, according to the report.

A witness told deputies their four children sought shelter in the other side of the home during the fight.

When police arrived at the couple's home, Roy Miller was inside sleeping. He agreed to speak with police outside before being arrested.

Miller, 30, was taken into custody on suspicion of domestic battery and booked into the Duval County Jail at 4:53 a.m. ET, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.

Miller was released on his own recognizance after an initial court appearance Saturday afternoon. Another hearing was set for Nov. 28.

"This morning we were informed about an incident involving one of our players, Roy Miller," the Chiefs said in a statement Saturday. "We are still in the process of gathering details on the situation. We will have no further comment at this time."

With the AFC West-leading Chiefs (6-3) on a bye this week, Miller traveled to his home in Jacksonville.

Miller, playing in his ninth NFL season, has appeared in seven games this season and he made two tackles in the Chiefs' 28-17 loss to the Cowboys in Dallas last Sunday. He has six tackles on the season.

Miller played four seasons (2013-2016) with the Jacksonville Jaguars before being released on March 12. He signed with the Chiefs on Aug. 2.