Von Miller Expected to Sign with Dallas Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys are bolstering their defense with the addition of eight-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Von Miller, according to ESPN. Miller, a highly decorated veteran, is expected to sign a one-year contract with the team, marking a significant move in the NFC East.

Miller’s decision to sign with the Cowboys comes after his one-year contract with the Washington Commanders expired. Throughout his illustrious 10.5-year tenure with the Denver Broncos, Miller has been one of the most dominant forces on the edge. His addition to the Cowboys’ roster is a testament to the team’s commitment to rebuilding their pass-rushing unit.

Miller’s journey to Dallas is a poignant reminder that his playing career is nearing its end. Over the past three years, he has primarily come off the bench, and the 34-year-old’s reduced role is a clear indication that he is transitioning into a new phase of his career. With Rashan Gary entrenched in one of the starting outside linebacker jobs and Donovan Ezeiruaku emerging as a situational starter in his second year, there is no clear full-time spot for Miller atop the depth chart.

Despite the challenges ahead, Miller’s presence in Dallas could have a significant impact on the team’s performance. In 2025, the Cowboys successfully utilized Jadeveon Clowney as a one-year role player on the edge who factored heavily into the rotation. With Clowney out of the picture this year, the Cowboys have developed a clear need for a veteran piece in a young and still-in-many-ways deficient pass-rushing unit.

Miller’s late-career production has been impressive, and his addition to the Cowboys’ roster could prove instrumental in the team’s efforts to make strides on their side of the ball. In his lone campaign with the Commanders, Miller accumulated nine sacks, his greatest single-season total since 2018. If he can replicate that kind of production in Dallas, he could be a game-changer for the Cowboys.

Cowboys Continue EDGE Overhaul

The Dallas Cowboys’ pass-rushing unit has been in flux since last summer’s shocking trade that sent Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers. The team’s reluctance to pay Parsons a premium cost the defense a superstar and contributed mightily to the immense struggles that plagued the Cowboys and overshadowed an extremely prolific offense.

Since that trade, owner/general manager Jerry Jones has made a number of moves to rebuild the group he dismantled. While the team’s edge rusher unit remains below par, the foundation is in place for it to become formidable. Ezeiruaku is a promising second-year talent, Malachi Lawrence arrives as a first-round pick with tremendous potential, Jaishawn Barham could settle in as an edge rusher following his selection in the third round, and veterans Miller and Rashan Gary will help keep the group afloat in the meantime.