San Francisco 49ers tight end Bruce Miller was arrested at a San Francisco hotel Monday morning for allegedly punching a 70-year-old man in the face during a dispute over a hotel room.
Bay Area news station KTVU first reported the incident and arrest, and Miller was apparently under the influence of alcohol.
Quick to avoid the distraction, the 49ers subsequently released Miller later on September 5. News of the transaction was first reported on the team’s website.
For the Niners, this is exactly what the team needed to do. Miller was arrested on charges of spousal battery in March of 2015.