Free agency can become a waiting game for many experienced, high-profile veterans. Even former All-Pros can take their time finding a new home for the upcoming season.
One former Super Bowl MVP is now officially off the market: linebacker Von Miller.
The three-time All-Pro confirmed, via a post to his Instagram page, that he is signing with the Washington Commanders.
‘DC… What’s good??’ he wrote in the caption.
Miller, 36, played the last three seasons for the Buffalo Bills. He hasn’t started a game since 2022 but put up six sacks last season.
He teased in his post that he’d be wearing No. 24 with the Commanders — a nod to his former Denver Broncos teammate and Pro Football Hall of Fame cornerback Champ Bailey, who also wore the number in Washington.
Miller brings championship pedigree to the Commanders, who made the NFC championship game for the first time in three decades last season. Miller won a Super Bowl in 2015 with the Broncos and 2021 with the Los Angeles Rams.
He didn’t stay with the Rams following their Super Bowl victory and instead signed a deal with the Bills. This makes the Commanders the fourth team he’s played with in his storied NFL career.
Washington’s rookies are set to report to training camp on Friday, July 18. The veterans will report the following Tuesday, July 22, giving Miller nearly a week to get settled before camp starts.
Von Miller stats
Miller’s been a rotational player for the Bills over the last two years but he’s still been productive. Here’s a look at how he’s fared since winning Super Bowl 56 with the Rams:
- 2022 (11 games): 8.0 sacks, 21 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, one forced fumble
- 2023 (12 games): 3 tackles
- 2024 (13 games): 6.0 sacks, 17 tackles, 7 tackles for loss
Commanders free agent additions
Miller is the latest signing in what’s been a very busy offseason for the Commanders. They traded for former All-Pro wide receiver Deebo Samuel and five-time Pro Bowl left tackle Laremy Tunsil.
Here’s a list of all of the notable free agent signings Washington’s made this offseason:
- WR Michael Gallup
- G Nate Herbig
- DT Javon Kinlaw
- DT Eddie Goldman
- DE Deatrich Wise
- CB Jonathan Jones
- S Will Harris