Von Miller signs with Cowboys, returns to Texas
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 1:27 AM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Von Miller has agreed to terms with the Dallas Cowboys, marking his return to Texas, where he grew up in DeSoto. Miller, who has played 14 NFL seasons, with the Broncos and Rams, addressed a need for the Cowboys at outside linebacker. He had nine sacks last season and has a total of 138.5 sacks in his career. Miller's signing follows speculation as he posted a teaser photo of himself in a Cowboys jersey on Instagram. He has been training near the Cowboys' facility in Frisco.
- •Miller grew up 24 miles from AT&T Stadium in DeSoto, Texas.
- •He has 138.5 career sacks in 14 NFL seasons.
- •Miller won two Super Bowls, earning MVP honors with the Broncos.
- •The Cowboys aim to address their linebacker need in their 3-4 defense.
- •Miller trained near the Cowboys' facility prior to signing.
- 1:27 AMYahoo Sports — Von Miller, Cowboys reach agreement in rare homecoming opportunity
- 1:14 AMYahoo Sports — Von Miller agrees to deal with Cowboys
"The Dallas native and two-time Super Bowl champion could soon return home, joining the Cowboys as a veteran pass rusher late in his decorated NFL career.
"Miller finally gets to play at home, having grown up in DeSoto, Texas, 24 miles from AT&T Stadium.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 1:27 AMVon Miller, Cowboys reach agreement in rare homecoming opportunity
The Dallas native and two-time Super Bowl champion could soon return home, joining the Cowboys as a veteran pass rusher late in his decorated NFL career.
- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 1:14 AMVon Miller agrees to deal with Cowboys
Miller finally gets to play at home, having grown up in DeSoto, Texas, 24 miles from AT&T Stadium.
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