Cowboys add veteran Von Miller to overhaul defensive edge
Eight-time Pro Bowler expected to sign one-year deal as Dallas seeks to address league-worst pass yardage conceded
The Dallas Cowboys are set to bolster their defensive line with the addition of veteran pass rusher Von Miller, according to reports from ESPN and CBS Sports. The eight-time Pro Bowler is expected to sign a one-year contract, marking his fifth franchise in six years and bringing significant experience to a unit that struggled significantly last season.
Miller, 37, spent the previous campaign with the Washington Commanders, where he recorded nine sacks in three starts. This performance represents his highest single-season sack total since 2018, offering a potential solution to the Cowboys' defensive vulnerabilities. The team ranked 26th in sack rate last season and surrendered 4,521 pass yards, the most in the NFL.
The signing follows a period of significant restructuring for the Cowboys' defence, which has been in flux since the trade of Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers last summer. Owner Jerry Jones' resistance to paying a premium contract for Parsons contributed to the loss of a superstar and exacerbated the team's defensive struggles, which overshadowed a prolific offence in recent years.
Miller joins a young pass-rushing group that includes Rashan Gary, who is locked into a starting outside linebacker role, and second-year player Donovan Ezeiruaku. With no obvious full-time starting spot available on the depth chart, Miller is expected to fill a situational role similar to that of Jadeveon Clowney in 2025, providing veteran leadership and rotational depth.
The Cowboys are also developing other edge rushers, including first-round pick Malachi Lawrence and third-round selection Jaishawn Barham. While Miller's arrival adds immediate veteran help, the long-term impact of the Parsons trade and the development of the young core remain key factors in the team's defensive outlook.
Specifics of the contract, including salary and incentives, have not been publicly disclosed. Miller has unofficially confirmed the potential transfer on his X account, posting a graphic of himself in a Cowboys jersey.
