San Francisco 49ers release FB Bruce Miller after alleged assault

The San Francisco 49ers released fullback Bruce Miller on Monday, just hours after he was arrested on suspicion of assault charges.

KTVU, citing San Francisco police sources, reported that Miller is suspected of assaulting a 70-year-old man and his son at the Fisherman's Wharf Marriott Hotel in San Francisco.

Miller, 29, reportedly tried to check into the hotel on Sunday night but was told all rooms were occupied. He knocked on the door of a room that was occupied by an elderly couple who did not know Miller.

According to KTVU, the couple's 29-year-old son was in a neighboring room and told Miller that he had the wrong room. Miller allegedly began attacking the son before the man's father came to his son's aid.

Sources told KTVU that the 70-year-old man was punched in the face and suffered broken bones, and both father and son were transported to the hospital.

The 49ers acknowledged the incident in a statement Monday morning.

"The San Francisco 49ers organization is aware of the media report regarding Bruce Miller," the statement said. "We are gathering the relevant facts of this matter and will continue to monitor the situation."

A few hours later, the 49ers announced that Miller had been released.

Miller was also arrested in March 2015 in Santa Clara, Calif., on suspicion of spousal battery after his then-fiancee accused him of shoving her and smashing her cell phone during an argument. He denied assaulting the woman and pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor charge, and had to attend a 16-week anti-domestic-violence counseling course.

Miller, who was drafted by San Francisco in the seventh round of the 2011 draft, was entering his sixth season with the 49ers. He started in eight games last season, finishing with 14 rushing yards and one touchdown on six carries, along with 10 catches for 135 yards.