Von Miller negotiates jersey number swap with Cowboys teammate Hunter Luepke

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Last updated Sep 5, 2026

Von Miller negotiates jersey number swap with Cowboys teammate Hunter Luepke
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Von Miller secured the No. 40 jersey for his tenure with the Dallas Cowboys by reaching a private agreement with incumbent wearer Hunter Luepke. The pass rusher initially proposed a lifetime supply of chicken before settling on a deal involving equity in his Greener Pasture Chicken business. Miller stated he is 90 percent certain he will wear the number during the 2026 season. The chosen number reflects his time playing for Texas A&M, bypassing other options like No. 94 or No. 24. Miller previously wore No. 58 during his career in Denver, a number he confirmed he will not use with his new organization.

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  • Von Miller will wear No. 40 for the Dallas Cowboys.
  • Hunter Luepke surrendered the number after a negotiation involving business equity.
  • Miller rejected wearing No. 94 and No. 24 for the 2026 season.
  • The agreement includes a stake in Miller's Greener Pasture Chicken company.
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  • 3:30 PMYahoo SportsVon Miller used a creative deal to secure jersey number with his new team
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It sounds like Hunter Luepke got a pretty good deal for giving up No. 40 to new teammate Von Miller.

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