Von Miller seeks No. 40 with Cowboys, offers to fullback Luepke
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 8:55 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Von Miller has signed a one-year deal with the Cowboys but currently does not have an assigned jersey number. He expressed a desire to wear No. 40, a number he previously donned at Texas A&M and with the Rams and Bills. However, that number is held by fullback Hunter Luepke. Miller has made offers to Luepke, including a lifetime supply of chicken, to secure the number. He emphasized his focus on winning rather than on the number itself as he prepares for joint practices with the Saints.
- •Miller signed a one-year deal with the Cowboys on August 17.
- •He wants to wear No. 40, currently held by Luepke.
- •Miller offered Luepke a lifetime supply of chicken to change numbers.
- •He previously wore No. 58 and No. 24 with other teams.
- •Miller prioritizes team success over individual accolades.
- 8:55 PMYahoo Sports — Von Miller wants to wear No. 40, has offers out to FB Hunter Luepke
"Von Miller doesn't currently have a number on the Cowboys' official roster, and a day after signing a one-year deal with the team, he doesn't know what his number will be.
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