After securing a four-year, $80 million contract extension with defensive end Greg Rousseau, the Buffalo Bills have parted ways with Broncos legend Von Miller, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. This decision frees up $8.4 million in cap space for Buffalo, though reports indicate they may consider re-signing him at a reduced salary.
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Miller spent his first 9.5 seasons with the Denver Broncos, earning eight Pro Bowl selections and setting a franchise record with 110.5 sacks. He was named Super Bowl 50 MVP after an outstanding performance, tallying six tackles, 2.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, and two quarterback hurries in Denver’s 24-10 win over the Carolina Panthers.
In 2021, the Broncos traded Miller to the Los Angeles Rams midway through the season. He recorded five sacks in eight regular-season games, but his impact grew in the playoffs, where he notched another five sacks across four postseason games, including key plays in the Rams’ 23-20 Super Bowl LVI victory.
Following that championship run, Miller became an unrestricted free agent and leveraged his postseason success into a lucrative six-year, $120 million deal with the Buffalo Bills. While he showed flashes early on, his tenure in Buffalo ultimately fell short of expectations. Over three seasons, he managed just 14 sacks, including none in the 2023 season. His time with the Bills was marred by injuries, off-field controversies, and a four-game suspension.
At 35, Miller can still contribute as a situational pass rusher, but his days of commanding elite contracts are likely behind him.
