There is no doubt that edge rusher Von Miller has cemented his name in the Pro Football Hall of Fame once his NFL career comes to a close. He is the NFL’s active leader in sacks and has enough money to retire whenever he is ready. While he is not the greatest defensive end to play for the Buffalo Bills, he is giving the younger generation of fans a glimpse at what the team had in the 1990’s with NFL’s all-time sack leader Bruce Smith. So, why did he take a pay cut to continue his career in Buffalo?
Miller Returns To His HOF Self
Von Miller decided to bet on himself after a disappointing 2023 season. He was returning from his second torn ACL and did not look like he was able to make cuts yet. Did the Bills rush him back onto the field? Quite possibly. The team put him on the field, and the veteran edge rusher recorded an abysmal three tackles and zero sacks while playing in twelve games for the Red, White, and Blue.
In the offseason, the stout edge rusher took a pay cut from his $17.5 million salary down to $8.5 million with incentives added into the deal. A fast start for edge rusher Von Miller will be vital for both Buffalo and the future first ballot hall of famer. Miller has already surpassed his total of sacks and tackles for the 2023 season. His third quarter sack on QB Skylar Thompson in the Bills’ 31-10 victory over the Miami Dolphins gave him his first back-to-back game-recording sack since 2022. The Bills are utilizing Von Miller as a third down closer in order to keep him fresh throughout the 2024 season.
Final thoughts
Edge rusher Von Miller has put together an outstanding fourteen-year NFL career. His NFL career is one of the greatest of all time. In the twilight years of his career, the decision to make him a rotational piece in a talented Buffalo Bills edge rusher room could give Miller a few added years to his fall of fame career. Miller, 35, has no plans to retire any time soon and has stated that after he retires from the game, he would like to become an NFL general manager. He shadowed GM Brandon Beane in the offseason and even attended multiple meetings with the Bills scouting team.
His next task will be taking Trevor Lawrence to the ground on Monday night football when the Jacksonville Jaguars travel to Orchard Park, New York, to take on the Buffalo Bills at 7:30 PM EST on ESPN.
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