In a surprising move, the Buffalo Bills have officially released defensive standout Von Miller after three seasons with the team. This decision not only clears $8.4 million in cap space for 2025 but also opens a new chapter for Miller, who will undoubtedly attract attention from teams in need of a veteran edge rusher as NFL Free Agency looms just a day away.
Miller’s departure is significant given his storied career. He came to Buffalo on a lucrative six-year, $120 million contract after helping the Los Angeles Rams secure a Super Bowl title. However, his production didn’t quite measure up to those lofty expectations. Over his time with the Bills, he tallied just 102 pressures, 14 sacks, and 26 tackles, numbers that, while respectable, are a notable step down from his previous seasons. Injuries played a factor in this decline, but with the Bills recently locking up young pass rusher Greg Rousseau to a four-year, $80 million extension, the team’s strategy seems to be shifting towards bolstering their edge rush with younger talent.
At 36 years old, Miller’s time in the league is winding down, and while a return to Buffalo isn’t completely off the table, he will likely be looking to join a contender. One of those contenders could be the Denver Broncos, a team where Miller spent the first 9.5 years of his career and where he became a franchise icon, racking up eight Pro Bowl selections and a franchise-record 110.5 sacks. The Broncos, now under the leadership of head coach Sean Payton and quarterback Bo Nix, have shown promise with their return to playoff contention, making a reunion with Miller not just a possibility, but a fitting narrative as he seeks to end his illustrious career back where it all began.
With his proven track record and experience, should Miller choose to explore options in free agency, the Broncos could be a perfect fit — especially in a rotational role within Vance Joseph’s defense. As the next few days unfold, the NFL landscape will be watching closely to see where the veteran edge rusher lands and how he carries on his legacy in the league.
