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Former 49ers FB Bruce Miller Accused of Death Threat by Congressman Eric Swalwell

Eric Swalwell, a Democratic congressman from California, alleged Thursday that former San Francisco 49ers fullback Bruce Miller levied a death threat against him on social media.

According to Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio, Swalwell said he received a direct message on Twitter believed to be from Miller that read: "Almost time!!! Would you rather Guantanamo or just execution f--kin traitor."

Swallwell told Raj Mathal of NBC Bay Area that the Capitol Police are aware of the matter before adding: "My family and staff are deeply disturbed by the threat of execution ... apparently by former 49er Bruce Miller.