The Washington Commanders have made a major offseason move less than one week away from training camp, signing Super Bowl champion Von Miller giving the defense an essential spark.
After months of questions surrounding their quiet approach to the edge rusher position, Washington has finally broken silence in such a big way.
Miller announced the signing himself via Instagram, with ESPN’s Adam Schefter confirming his one-year deal with Washington.
“D.C…. What’s good,” Miller posted on Instagram and X, formerly known as Twitter.
The Commanders lost critical sack production with the departure of Dante Fowler Jr., and Miller though not on every down is known for his defensive pressure and still knows how to hunt quarterbacks when it matters most.
In 2024 with the Buffalo Bills, Miller recorded six sacks, 32 pressures, and 23 quarterback hits in just 209 pass-rush snaps. Defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. could really use Miller as a situational weapon, to send shockwaves to other teams on third and fourth downs alongside Dorance Armstrong and Frankie Luvu. Washington’s defense managed only five fourth-quarter sacks all of last season, giving Miller the opportunity to shine.
However, this move is more than just about stats.
General Manager Adam Peters was a scout for the Denver Broncos back in 2011 who drafted Miller to the NFL. Since day one of being in Washington, Peters has stayed committed to staying true to the new vision of the Commanders by surrounding the locker room with proven winners, reliable talent, and established connection.
Following key veteran signings like Bobby Wagner and Zach Ertz, Miller is the latest addition with championship pedigree. On top of his on-field impact, Miller is also one of the league’s premier mentors. His offseason pass rush camps are elite, and now Washington’s young front gets another future Hall of Famer to learn from.
With training camp set to begin on Wednesday July 23, the Commanders are gearing up to get fans honed in on Miller’s signing with anticipation to make another playoff run this season.