Von Miller’s latest social media post has only added fuel to the offseason chatter around a possible Broncos reunion - and it also opened the door to another team.
The 37-year-old pass rusher, who spent last season with the Washington Commanders, has made no secret of his interest in teaming back up with the franchise where his NFL career began. A return to Denver would put him on a defense that just finished the 2025 season ranked first in the league in total sacks and pressures, and it would give him a chance to chase another Super Bowl ring with a roster built to contend.
But Miller’s Instagram story on Wednesday suggested he may not be limiting himself to Denver. He posted a Photoshop of himself in a Cowboys uniform, along with a couple of emojis that seemed to invite at least a little speculation about Dallas as a possible landing spot.
That doesn’t mean anything is close between Miller and the Cowboys. At most, it reads like Miller is letting teams outside Denver know he’s open for business, not just waiting around for the Broncos to make a move.
Still, if Denver is seriously considering bringing him back as a veteran presence and rotational pass rusher, the post is worth noticing. Training camp is about two weeks away, and Miller is heading into what would be his 15th NFL season if he lands somewhere else - or back in Denver. The window for a decision is shrinking.
There are obvious reasons the Broncos would think about it. Miller is still a proven veteran who could add another layer to a pass rush already loaded with talent, and he has remained productive in a limited role over the last two seasons. Across his time with the Buffalo Bills and Commanders, he has totaled 15 sacks, 43 combined tackles, and 13 tackles for loss over the past two years.
He has also been on the field for just over 30% of defensive snaps in each of those seasons, which fits the profile of a rotational piece rather than an every-down centerpiece.
But there’s a downside too. Denver already has plenty to work with up front, and adding Miller would likely cut into the reps of younger players who could use them. Jonah Elliss, Dondrea Tillman, and Que Robinson would all slide down the depth chart, and that could slow the development the Broncos are counting on for the long haul.
So the Broncos are weighing two different versions of the same move: Miller helping them in a 2026 Super Bowl push, or Miller taking snaps and opportunities away from younger pass rushers who are part of the future.
For now, the clock is ticking. If Denver doesn’t make the call, Miller could wind up somewhere else and put the reunion talk to rest, at least for the moment.
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