Von Miller isn’t quite ready to hang up his cleats.
The veteran pass rusher announced on his Instagram on Wednesday that he will be signing with the Commanders for the 2025 season.
Miller joins a vaunted Washington defense that is already headlined by linebacker Bobby Wagner. Now, two of the best defenders of the last generation find themselves in their swan songs with the Commanders. Miller spent the 2024 season with the Bills, playing in 13 games. He finished with 17 total tackles, including six sacks. It was his third-highest season sack total since 2019.
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Here’s more on Miller announcing he is signing with the Commanders.
Von Miller contract details
Miller announced on his personal Instagram that he will be joining the Commanders. It was confirmed by ESPN’s Adam Schefter, who stated that the deal will be for just one year, but that the two sides are still negotiating the final terms.
In an era of analytics where teams are constantly trying to get younger, Washington is going a different route. The Commanders already had the league’s oldest roster, with players averaging nearly 28 years of age. Washington now adds the 36-year-old Miller, who will look not only to keep adding to his career stats, but also mentor linemen Dorance Armstrong, Daron Payne, Javon Kinlaw, and Deatrich Wise Jr.
Commanders offseason additions
Washington has taken strides since changing owners to improve. The new ownership group seems committed to putting a better product on the field, and that has been proven by their moves this offseason. Washington finished the 2024 season with a 12-5 record, making the playoffs behind then-rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels. The Commanders are expected to be back in contention for not only an NFC playoff spot in 2025, but also an NFC East Division Title.
Here are the key offseason moves for the Commanders ahead of the 2025 season.
- Traded for WR Deebo Samuel from 49ers
- Traded for All-Pro OT Laremy Tunsil
- Re-signed veterans Zach Ertz and Bobby Wagner
- Signed DT Javon Kinlaw to three-year deal
- Signed CB Jonathan Jones to a one-year deal
- Signed S Will Harris to a two-year deal
- Signed WR K.J. Osborn, DE Deatrich Wise and DT Eddie Goldman to one-year deals
- Signed LB Von Miller to a one-year deal
This article will be updated.
