Broncos Kicker Wil Lutz Breaks Silence on Von Miller ‘No Apology’ Drama

Denver Broncos kicker Wil Lutz has responded publicly after Washington Commanders pass rusher Von Miller made it clear he would not apologize for the viral “Lou Holtz” name mix-up. In a new post on X on December 3, Lutz brushed off the drama, saying he respects both Miller and Lou Holtz and that “no apologies” are needed as he focuses on kicking for Denver.

Miller had used his “Free Range with Von Miller” podcast earlier this week to say he respected Lutz but wasn’t going to walk back calling him “Lou Holtz,” even after sharing that Lutz said he felt disrespected.

Now, Lutz is signaling the back-and-forth is over from his side.

Wil Lutz Shifts From ‘Disrespect’ to Appreciation on X

The latest twist in the mini-feud came when Lutz posted directly about the situation on his X account. His message took a very different tone from the since-deleted tweet where he had suggested Miller was being disrespectful to his name.

In the new post, Lutz wrote:

“Respect the hell out of Von(n) and Lou Holtz. No apologies needed. Kind of cool? Two hall of famers. I’m just here to kick.”

It’s a clear pivot back toward respect and humor after Miller’s podcast went deep on the story. In that episode, Miller read a message from Lutz saying he had “a ton of respect” for the former Broncos star but thought the “Lou Holtz” bit crossed a line and disrespected his name.

Miller, who admitted he’s still stung by Washington’s overtime loss in Denver, laughed about Lutz spelling his first name “Vonn,” leaned into the name gag again on the show and repeatedly said he would not apologize to the Broncos kicker — even while stressing that he likes and respects Lutz and his season.

Lutz’s new post reads like a reset. Instead of pushing for an apology, he’s framing it as a quirky moment involving two future Hall of Famers and putting the focus back on his job.

What Wil Lutz’s Response Means for the Broncos

From Denver’s perspective, Lutz’s public response is probably exactly what Sean Payton wants: the kicker keeping the focus on football while defusing a storyline that had followed the team out of an emotional overtime win.

Lutz has been one of the Broncos’ most reliable players during their surge, including a 35-yard walk-off field goal to beat the Kansas City Chiefs 22–19 for Denver’s eighth straight victory. That type of production gives him plenty of standing in the locker room, and his “I’m just here to kick” line matches the steady, low-drama persona teams like from their specialists.

By publicly praising both Miller and Holtz and saying “no apologies needed,” Lutz also removes any pressure from his teammates to weigh in on the issue. There’s no need for Broncos players or coaches to be dragged into questions about whether Miller owed Lutz an apology or whether the former Denver star went too far on his show.

Instead, the message is simple: Lutz feels respected now, he’s not asking for more, and he’s focused on doing his job as the Broncos push through the back half of the season.

Recap of Von Miller’s ‘No Apology’ Stance

Lutz’s post lands differently when you remember how firm Miller was just days earlier. On his podcast, the Commanders edge rusher said the “Lou Holtz” slip was an honest mistake that came while he was praising Lutz’s season, including multiple game-winners, and that there was “no disrespect” intended.

Miller acknowledged that Lutz said he felt his name was being disrespected, but the former Broncos Super Bowl MVP still drew a hard line: he said he wasn’t going to apologize to Lutz, even as he contrasted that with an apology he offered to Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce for old comments calling him a “fake Gronk.”

That contrast — a non-apology for Denver’s kicker and a clear apology for Kelce — turned the story into more than just a slip of the tongue. It became a talking point in Broncos country and around the league, especially with Miller and the Commanders coming off that painful overtime loss in Denver.

Now, with Lutz publicly downplaying any need for an apology and calling it “kind of cool” to be mentioned alongside Hall of Famers, the kicker has effectively closed the loop.

The drama may have started with a name mix-up. But with Denver winning close games and Lutz hitting big kicks, his latest message makes it clear he’d rather be known for his leg than any podcast controversy.

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