Six-Game Suspension for Broncos" Miller Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller, the N.F.L."s 2011 Defensive Rookie of the Year and runner-up last season for the Defensive Player of the Year, will serve a six-game suspension under the league's substance-abuse policy. Miller's suspension, without pay, begins Aug. 31. He can return to the team Oct. 14 and be eligible for Denver's Oct. 20 game at Indianapolis, according to the N.F.L. He is eligible to play and practice through the last two preseason games. The N.F.L. has two drug policies - one that covers use of performance-enhancing substances and another "policy and program for substances of abuse," which applied in Miller's case. After being notified of the decision, Miller released a statement saying that "although my suspension doesn't result from a positive test, there is no excuse for my violations of the rules." The Broncos must scramble to replace Miller, whom the team's executive vice president, John Elway, recently called the most talented football player he had seen. Shaun Phillips, a 10-year veteran the Broncos signed in free agency during the off-season, will probably take over Miller's spot as a pass-rushing linebacker. VICK TO START FOR EAGLES Philadelphia Eagles Coach Chip Kelly has named Michael Vick as starting quarterback. Vick has been solid in two preseason games, and the backup Nick Foles, in his second season with the Eagles, has struggled to grasp Kelly's multifaceted offense. Vick has thrown for 199 yards and has a 113.2 quarterback rating this preseason. REDSKINS ON MEND The Washington Redskins now have two quarterbacks hoping to be cleared in time to play in the regular-season opener. Kirk Cousins, the backup to Robert Griffin III, sprained his right foot when he was tackled from behind by linebacker Lawrence Timmons in the second quarter of Monday's 24-13 win over Pittsburgh. X-rays taken after the game were negative, although the Redskins also ordered a magnetic resonance imaging exam. For now, the Redskins are left with two healthy quarterbacks: the veteran Rex Grossman and Pat White. Griffin, coming back from knee surgery, is aiming to return for the team's Sept. 9 opening game against the Eagles. BILLS LINEBACKER DUE IN COURT The police in the Buffalo suburb of Tonawanda issued an appearance ticket to Bills linebacker Nigel Bradham for unlawful possession of marijuana after he was stopped about 2 a.m. Saturday and an officer smelled marijuana, police said. Doug Whaley, the Bills" general manager, said that the incident amounted to a violation of the personal-conduct rule and would be addressed by the N.F.L. RETIREES SUE NFL FILMS Curley Culp, John Riggins and eight other retired players have sued NFL Films, saying they should have been compensated for the use of their images. The complaint, filed in United States District Court in New Jersey, is similar to a case brought by Fred Dryer and other retirees against the N.F.L. and NFL Films. The league has offered to settle that case by providing $50 million to create a new fund to help retirees, who have until Aug. 30 to approve or reject the proposal. The suit would cover retirees who opted out of that settlement.