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Von Miller Targets Cowboys 2026 Move Near Home

7/9/2026

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Summary

Miller Wants Cowboys

Von Miller announced he wants to join the Dallas Cowboys in 2026.
He said the move would let him work only 20 minutes from home and keep his family nearby.
Miller posted a Photoshop portrait of himself in a Cowboys uniform on Instagram to show his interest.
A Hoyt report indicated the Cowboys may be interested, noting Miller previously worked with defensive coordinator Christian Parker in Denver.

Summary

Cowboys Rotate

After trading Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers before the 2025 season, Dallas signed Rashan Gary and drafted Malachi Lawrence No. 23 overall in 2026.
Coaches called the 2026 edge-rusher plan a “by-committee” system that rotates several players instead of naming a starter.
Spotrac values Miller at $5.8 million per year, fitting the Cowboys’ modest budget for veteran edge talent.

History

Historical Context

In March 1993 the NFL’s new CBA ended the reserve-clause system, creating unrestricted free agency and the franchise tag. That summer Dallas, led by coach Bill Parcells, signed defensive end Charles Haley for $1.5 million, showing the Cowboys’ willingness to spend on veteran edge talent. The move set a template the Cowboys now follow, signing veterans like Von Miller on modest deals.

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Miller Wants Cowboys

Von Miller announced he wants to join the Dallas Cowboys in 2026.
He said the move would let him work only 20 minutes from home and keep his family nearby.
Miller posted a Photoshop portrait of himself in a Cowboys uniform on Instagram to show his interest.
A Hoyt report indicated the Cowboys may be interested, noting Miller previously worked with defensive coordinator Christian Parker in Denver.

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