DAL Von Miller
NFL player. Position: EDGE. Team: Dallas Cowboys.
Quick Facts
- Position: EDGE
- Team: DAL (Dallas Cowboys)
- Age: 37 years old
- Career sacks: 138.5 (NFL active leader)
- Contract: 1-year deal (2026)
2026 Outlook
Dallas Cowboys signing (Aug 17, 2026): Von Miller agreed to a 1-year deal with the Dallas Cowboys, marking a surprising reunion with his hometown team. Miller attended DeSoto (Texas) High School before Texas A&M and has ties to the Dallas area. He'll slot into Dallas's pass-rush rotation alongside Rashan Gary, Donovan Ezeiruaku, first-round pick Malachi Lawrence, and potentially Sam Williams and James Houston. Miller recorded 9 sacks last season for Washington—his highest total since 2021 when he split time with Denver and LA. At 37, he'll serve as a pass-rush depth piece and veteran mentor rather than an every-down player, though new coordinator Christian Parker (who worked with Miller briefly in Denver) may give him more opportunity than expected (per Von Miller signing with Cowboys on 1-year deal, source says).
Miller's 2025 was significant: his nine sacks led Washington and marked his highest total since 2021. He played every game for the first time since 2018, ending a stretch where injuries limited him to 38 games between 2020-2023. An injury-free 2025 season suggests he's stabilized heading into 2026.
Miller was the Super Bowl 50 MVP, has 138.5 career sacks (NFL active leader), and is an assured future Hall of Famer. His fantasy value in 2026 remains minimal in standard redraft formats but could have some relevance in IDP and DFS contests. Primary value is team-building and veteran leadership rather than fantasy production.
Sept 2026 update: Miller negotiated to wear his desired No. 40 jersey (which he wore in high school, college, and with LA/Buffalo), trading equity ownership in his chicken-farm company Greener Pastures Chicken to fullback Hunter Luepke for the number swap. The deal reflects Miller's personality and business acumen—he'll also be mentoring the Cowboys defense and expressed confidence in the team's Super Bowl chances, citing the "right mindset" in the locker room. Miller has discussed future interest in Cowboys front-office work, potentially positioning himself for a role after his playing days end (per Cowboys' Von Miller secures desired No. 40 from teammate with rare compensation that could last a lifetime).
Role / Depth Chart
Rotational pass rusher in Dallas' defensive scheme. Part of a committee edge rush group that includes Rashan Gary, Donovan Ezeiruaku, Malachi Lawrence, and Sam Williams.
Injury Status
Healthy entering 2026 after injury-free 2025 season.
Recent News
- 2026-09-04 — Cowboys' Luepke trades jersey number to Von Miller for chicken ownership stake (Cowboys' Luepke trades jersey number to Von Miller for chicken ownership stake)
- 2026-09-03 — Cowboys' Von Miller secures desired No. 40 from teammate with rare compensation that... (Cowboys' Von Miller secures desired No. 40 from teammate with rare compensation that...)
- 2026-08-17 — NFL Training Camp Report: Von Miller to Dallas (NFL Training Camp Report: Von Miller to Dallas)
- 2026-08-17 — Cowboys News: Von Miller signs, Team eyeing veteran CB to follow? (Cowboys News: Von Miller signs, Team eyeing veteran CB to follow?)
- 2026-08-16 — Cowboys agree to terms with eight-time Pro Bowl pass rusher Von Miller (Cowboys agree to terms with eight-time Pro Bowl pass rusher Von Miller)
- 2026-08-17 — Von Miller, Cowboys agree to terms on deal (Von Miller, Cowboys agree to terms on deal)
- 2026-08-18 — Cowboys' Jerry Jones still open to making big move despite adding Von Miller (Cowboys' Jerry Jones still open to making big move despite adding Von Miller)
- 2026-08-18 — NFL news, live updates: Breece Hall suffers groin injury; Von Miller to sign with Cowboys (NFL news, live updates: Breece Hall suffers groin injury; Von Miller to sign with Cowboys)
- 2026-08-18 — Cowboys' Jerry Jones still open to making a big move despite adding Von Miller (Cowboys' Jerry Jones still open to making a big move despite adding Von Miller)
- 2026-08-18 — Even with Miller in fold, Jones willing to add to Cowboys (Even with Miller in fold, Jones willing to add to Cowboys)
Open Questions
- Will Sean Payton sign Von Miller to a veteran minimum deal?
- Can Miller contribute at a high level at age 37?