Super Bowl MVP may sit out NFL season

Denver linebacker Von Miller, last season's Super Bowl MVP, is threatening to sit out the upcoming NFL season over a pay dispute with the Broncos.

Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller

Denver linebacker Von Miller is threatening to sit out the upcoming NFL season over a pay dispute. (AAP)

Denver linebacker Von Miller insists he won't play the upcoming NFL season if the Broncos fail to come to the party on a new contract.

Miller expressed his disillusionment on Thursday that he and the Broncos had been unable to reach an agreement on a long-term deal.

Denver placed the franchise tag on Miller in March but the two sides are now at a stalemate in contract negotiations.

The Super Bowl 50 MVP used his Instagram account to convey his stance.

"I love my Teammates, Coaches, and My Fans but there is "No Chance" I play the 2016 season under the Franchise tag," Miller wrote.

The Broncos offered Miller a six-year, $US114.5 million ($A155 million) deal, but it was turned down because Miller and his representatives weren't happy with the amount of guaranteed money in the offer.

Denver offered $US38.9 million ($A52 million) in guaranteed money over the first two years with a potential of $US58 million ($A78 million) overall.

Without an agreement, Miller would be left to play the 2016 season under a $US14.129 million ($A19 million) franchise tag.


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