The Dallas Cowboys have agreed to terms with veteran edge rusher Von Miller on a one-year contract, according to ESPN. Miller becomes available after his one-year deal with the Washington Commanders expired, marking another move in a career that has seen him join five franchises over six years.
Miller’s addition addresses a critical need for Dallas, which ranked 26th in sack rate last year and allowed more pass yards than any NFL team. With only three starts across 17 games with Washington, Miller recorded nine sacks, his highest single-season total since 2018. The Cowboys’ pass-rushing group has required significant rebuilding following the previous year’s trade that sent star edge rusher Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers.
Miller is expected to function in a reserve capacity with the Cowboys’ defense. Young players Rashan Gary and second-year prospect Donovan Ezeiruaku occupy the primary starting roles at outside linebacker, leaving Miller in a rotational pass-rushing role similar to the one filled by Jadeveon Clowney in 2025. First-round pick Malachi Lawrence and third-round selection Jaishawn Barham add depth to a group still being reconstructed.
The move represents owner and general manager Jerry Jones’s continued effort to reconstruct the defensive line after the Parsons departure significantly impacted the unit. While the defense remains below expectations, the addition of Miller, combined with the emerging talents on the roster, provides veteran presence as the Cowboys attempt to strengthen a young and evolving pass-rushing group.
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