Von Miller reportedly signs one-year deal with Washington Commanders

Eight-time Pro Bowl linebacker Von Miller is heading to Washington. The 36-year-old veteran announced on social media Wednesday night that he will sign a one-year deal with the Washington Commanders, though the final terms are still being worked out, according to ESPN.

Miller was released by the Buffalo Bills in March, a move that cleared $8.4 million in salary cap space. He had been set to count $23.9 million against the cap in 2024, second only to quarterback Josh Allen.



Miller’s stint in Buffalo was marked by highs and lows. After signing a six-year, $120 million contract in 2022, he started strong with eight sacks in 11 games before suffering a torn ACL in his right knee that November.

Adding to the turmoil, Miller was suspended for four games in 2023 after violating the NFL's personal conduct policy. The suspension followed an alleged domestic incident, though charges were never filed and the case was closed.

He rebounded in 2024, notching six regular-season sacks in a rotational role on the Bills’ defensive line. However, he saw limited action in the playoffs, never exceeding 21 snaps in any game.

Originally drafted second overall by the Denver Broncos in 2011, Miller was named Defensive Rookie of the Year and recorded 110 sacks in 10 seasons with the team. A two-time Super Bowl champion - with Denver in 2015 and the Rams in 2021 - Miller enters his 15th NFL season with 129.5 career sacks.