The Bills’ pass rush has been a persistent question mark in recent years, and the team has experimented with veteran additions to fortify the edge. In 2022, Buffalo made a splash by signing Miller to a six-year, $120 million deal following his trade from the Denver Broncos and subsequent Super Bowl win with the Los Angeles Rams. However, a knee injury in his first season hampered his production, limiting him to just 14 sacks across 36 games and 11 starts over three seasons in Buffalo. The high expectations went unmet, contributing to the narrative that the investment didn’t fully pay off during a period when the team fell short of Super Bowl aspirations.
Miller was released ahead of the 2025 season, and he landed with the Washington Commanders. There, the soon-to-be 37-year-old (turning 37 in late March 2026) defied expectations as a situational pass-rush specialist. Playing only about 37% of defensive snaps, he recorded 9 sacks in 17 games—his highest single-season total since 2021 and ranking 19th league-wide. That output edged out the Bills’ prized 2025 free-agent signing, Bradley Chubb, who finished with 8.5 sacks. Miller appeared in all 17 games, tallying 26 combined tackles (16 solo) and showing he still has juice left despite the injury history.
Now a free agent once again, Miller’s market value sits at a modest $5.8 million per year according to Spotrac—making him an affordable rotational piece rather than a high-stakes starter. Bills On SI writer Alex Brasky recently urged Buffalo to take a chance on the veteran, arguing that his 2025 performance signals a revival that could complement the current roster.
Meanwhile, the Joey Bosa chapter appears to be closing. Bosa joined the Bills last offseason on a one-year, $12.6 million deal and played in 15 games, recording 5 sacks along with strong run defense contributions (including 5 forced fumbles, tops among edge rushers in some metrics). However, the team made no push for an extension during the season or early in free agency. Instead, Buffalo pivoted by signing former Miami Dolphins edge Bradley Chubb to a three-year deal worth up to $43.5 million (with $29 million guaranteed), positioning him as the likely replacement in a starting role.
Bosa’s underwhelming sack total relative to his pedigree and cost, combined with the lack of re-engagement, points to the Bills moving on. Adding Miller in a rotational capacity would provide veteran depth, leadership, and proven big-game pedigree without breaking the bank.
Miller’s resume remains elite: a 14-year veteran, he was the Super Bowl 50 MVP with the Broncos after a dominant decade in Denver, then delivered key contributions to the Rams’ title in 2021. At this stage, he’s no longer the every-down disruptor, but his ability to win in sub-packages—evidenced by those 9 sacks on limited snaps—could give the Bills a reliable chess piece off the bench.
Reuniting with Miller would represent a savvy, low-risk move for a team still chasing contention around Josh Allen. It erases the sting of the Bosa experiment’s quiet end by injecting familiarity, motivation, and proven championship experience into the pass rush. If Miller stays healthy and motivated, this “old friend” return could be the spark that elevates Buffalo’s defense in 2026. For a franchise that knows Miller’s potential firsthand, the reunion makes too much sense to ignore.
