Von Miller

Career StatsF

Year	Team	GP	Tkl	Sacks	INT
Career		204	606	138.5	2
2025		17	26	9.0	0
2024		13	17	6.0	0
2023		12

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Washington struck solid value by locking up Von Miller at $6.1M AAV for one year, earning a B- CVI that reflects smart roster management for a proven pass rusher. Miller remains a solid starter at linebacker despite being in the twilight of his career, and this price point represents excellent value for a player who can still generate consistent pressure and provide veteran leadership to a young defense. The one-year structure is perfectly calibrated for a 35-year-old defender — Washington gets immediate impact without long-term risk, while Miller gets guaranteed money ($5.0M of $6.1M total) that protects him in what could be his final season. This deal avoids the bloated contracts that often sink teams when they chase aging stars, instead offering the Commanders a cost-effective upgrade who can mentor their developing linebackers while contributing 8-10 sacks if healthy. Miller's CVI grade reflects a franchise making a calculated bet on short-term production over long-term commitment, exactly the type of move rebuilding teams should make when adding proven talent.

Performance Analysis

Von Miller grades as a depth piece among NFL linebackers — one of the lower-graded player at the position. His strongest area is sack production at 0.53 (well above the NFL average of 0.23), ranking as elite for the position. Tackles for loss, at 0.06 compared to an NFL average of 0.40, is where he falls short relative to the position. His profile suggests a pass-rush specialist rather than an every-down linebacker. His production dropped from a D+ in 2024 to a F in 2025. With 204 career games, there is a large sample size backing this grade.

Current Sentiment

Von Miller enters 2026 as a respected veteran whose Hall of Fame resume and Super Bowl pedigree provide a reputation cushion despite mixed current sentiment. Headlines reveal organizational uncertainty rather than outright criticism—the Commanders appear willing to move on, while Miller himself expresses openness to alternatives (Denver, Seattle), suggesting mutual hesitation about commitment. At 15 years and $6.1M annually, Miller is viewed as a declining asset rather than a cornerstone, with media framing centered on his next destination rather than performance excellence. His continued insistence that 'they're still falling for the same tricks' suggests confidence in his abilities, but the volume of free-agency speculation indicates neither his current team nor the market perceives him as a core building block. Overall perception is neutral-to-cautiously-optimistic: a legitimate veteran presence whose best days are behind him, still capable but no longer a priority anchor.