Von Miller’s view of his 2025 choice has changed.
Back in November 2025, Miller said he had no regrets about picking the Commanders over the Seahawks, insisting he would do it “10 times out of 10.”
That confidence doesn’t sound quite as firm now. On the 89 podcast with Steve Smith and James Palmer, via Jacob Camenker of USA Today, Miller looked back at the decision and admitted, “Obviously, I picked the wrong team on that one.”
The line has been getting framed by some as a shot at the Commanders, but the bigger point is simpler: Miller was talking about the team he chose over Seattle, not necessarily Washington alone. Still, with the Seahawks in the picture, that was the team he now wishes he had taken.
Miller explained why he leaned toward Washington in the first place. “For me, with the Washington Commanders, I just felt like Jayden Daniels was poised for another great season,” Miller said.
“His rookie season went all the way to the NFC Championship, and last year, he got hit with injuries, not just at the quarterback position, but all over the place. And those are some of the things that you just can’t calculate on teams.”
What stings now is the missed opportunity. Miller said he regrets not getting a chance to win three Super Bowls with three different teams. He already has one ring and a Super Bowl MVP from Denver in 2015, then picked up a second championship after being traded to the Rams six years later.
One thing Miller did not do was force his way out once it became clear the Commanders were not headed back to the playoffs. He stayed put rather than pushing for a trade or release.
His 2026 plans are still up in the air. In January, he said he’d like to remain in D.C.
And after this latest round of second-guessing, he’ll probably hope he never has to choose between two teams again, especially if the one he passes on ends up hoisting the Super Bowl trophy.
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