Von Miller changed the course of his future in a matter of days. After leaving the door open to a possible return to the Denver Broncos, the veteran pass rusher surprised everyone by signing with the Dallas Cowboys, the franchise from his home state of Texas.
The Super Bowl MVP, now 37 years old, ended his lengthy stay on the NFL free-agent market on Sunday. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Miller will bolster Dallas’ defense for the 2026 season.
Von Miller sends message to Cowboys fans after completing homecoming to Dallas
“Dallas! Let’s make this one special!”
That was Von Miller’s first message after his signing with the Dallas Cowboys became official, a move that marks his homecoming and has sparked excitement among the team’s fan base.
Last season, Miller faced the Cowboys twice as a member of the Washington Commanders, following his stint with the Buffalo Bills. Now, the eight-time Pro Bowler is set to enjoy a true homecoming in the final chapter of his career.
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A Dallas native, Miller first made a name for himself at DeSoto High School before becoming a college football star at Texas A&M, where he established himself as one of the nation’s premier pass rushers.
He entered the NFL in 2011 after the Denver Broncos selected him with the No. 2 overall pick in the draft. Miller went on to build a Hall of Fame-caliber career in Denver, highlighted by his unforgettable performance in Super Bowl 50, where he recorded 2.5 sacks against the Carolina Panthers and earned Super Bowl MVP honors while leading the Broncos to the final championship of the Peyton Manning era.
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Years later, he captured a second Super Bowl after being traded midway through the 2021 season to the Los Angeles Rams, where he teamed up with Aaron Donald and Jalen Ramsey to help defeat the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20 in Super Bowl LVI. He then signed a six-year, $120 million contract with the Buffalo Bills.
Now, Miller joins a Cowboys defense that has the potential to become one of the NFL’s most dominant units, alongside first-round rookie safety Caleb Downs and recently extended defensive linemen Quinnen Williams and Kenny Clark.