{"id":186707,"date":"2026-05-15T02:02:17","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T02:02:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=186707"},"modified":"2026-05-15T02:02:17","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T02:02:17","slug":"a-two-time-super-bowl-mvp-138-5-career-sacks-nine-sacks-last-season-zero-teams-have-signed-him-until-dallas-makes-the-call","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=186707","title":{"rendered":"A TWO-TIME Super Bowl MVP. 138.5 career sacks. Nine sacks LAST season. ZERO teams have signed him. Until Dallas MAKES the CALL&#8230;."},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"234\" data-end=\"420\"><strong>DALLAS \u2014 For one of the NFL\u2019s most decorated pass rushers, the question isn\u2019t whether Von Miller can still dominate\u2014it\u2019s whether the Dallas Cowboys will make the call to bring him home.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"234\" data-end=\"420\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy-img\" src=\"https:\/\/milehighsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/USATSI_9610682_164063748_lowres.jpg\" alt=\"Von Miller's path to becoming an all-time great\" width=\"907\" height=\"615\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"422\" data-end=\"740\">A two-time Super Bowl MVP, seven-time All-Pro, and holder of 138.5 career sacks, Miller remains unsigned despite a productive season as a situational player with Washington. Last year, he played 17 games, recorded nine sacks, and logged six tackles for loss\u2014an impressive output for a 37-year-old in a rotational role.<\/p>\n<div class=\"in-article-ad\">\n<div id=\"div_adsconex_banner_responsive_1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"742\" data-end=\"1147\">For Dallas, the edge rusher position has seen recent investment, with the addition of Rashan Gary bolstering the lineup. Yet the Cowboys are still looking for that veteran presence, a situational specialist capable of creating pressure on passing downs and mentoring younger players. Miller, who grew up in DeSoto as a lifelong Cowboys fan and played collegiately at Texas A&amp;M, fits the profile perfectly.<\/p>\n<div class=\"in-article-ad\">\n<div id=\"div_adsconex_banner_responsive_2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"1149\" data-end=\"1492\">During a recent live stream with N3on, Miller reflected on his childhood affinity for the Cowboys. \u201cIt was The Star on the TV,\u201d he recalled. \u201cI didn\u2019t even know about the field. I just saw The Star. I saw people going crazy, I saw my dad going crazy\u2026 That is like a core memory for me. I was like, man, I want to make my dad scream like that.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"in-article-ad\">\n<div id=\"js_adsconex_parallax_1\" data-type=\"parallax\">\n<div class=\"adsconex-parallax_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"adsconex-parallax_ad-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"adsconex-parallax_ad\" align=\"center\">\n<div id=\"div_adsconex_inpage_1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"1494\" data-end=\"1746\">Miller hinted at the possibility of joining the Cowboys, responding, \u201cHey, you never know. You never know though,\u201d when prompted about a potential signing. His comments have fueled speculation that a late-season free-agent acquisition could be in play.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1748\" data-end=\"2216\">Analysts have weighed in on the potential impact. On the popular Cowboys podcast\u00a0<em data-start=\"1829\" data-end=\"1847\">Love of The Star<\/em>, host Zach Wolchuk praised Miller\u2019s rotational efficiency, noting that the veteran racked up sacks against top teams, including the Rams, Chargers, and even Dallas itself. \u201cNine sacks from a guy who can come in and be a pass-rush specialist\u2026 that\u2019s got a championship pedigree. He is a local guy, maybe he wants to play his last season with the Cowboys,\u201d Wolchuk said.<\/p>\n<div class=\"in-article-ad\">\n<div id=\"div_adsconex_banner_responsive_3\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"2218\" data-end=\"2436\">While the Cowboys\u2019 defensive philosophy under coordinator Christian Parker prioritizes consistent pressure over raw sack totals, Miller\u2019s experience and proven ability to make game-changing plays cannot be overlooked.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2438\" data-end=\"2665\">Should Dallas act, Miller wouldn\u2019t just be adding another player\u2014he\u2019d be bringing a Super Bowl champion, an All-Pro veteran, and a hometown hero into a pass-rushing mix that could instantly elevate the Cowboys\u2019 defensive edge.<\/p>\n<div class=\"in-article-ad\">\n<div id=\"js_adsconex_parallax_2\" data-type=\"parallax\">\n<div class=\"adsconex-parallax_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"adsconex-parallax_ad-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"adsconex-parallax_ad\" align=\"center\">\n<div id=\"div_adsconex_inpage_2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"2667\" data-end=\"2893\">With OTAs underway and minicamp on the horizon, the decision looms: will the Cowboys finally give one of their own the chance to make his childhood dream a reality? For fans and veterans alike, the implications are enormous.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2895\" data-end=\"3082\">Miller\u2019s return to Dallas, if it happens, could be the defining story of the offseason, merging hometown loyalty with championship talent in a move few saw coming\u2014but many will celebrate.<\/p>\n<div class=\"in-article-ad\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DALLAS \u2014 For one of the NFL\u2019s most decorated pass rushers, the question isn\u2019t whether Von Miller can still dominate\u2014it\u2019s whether the Dallas Cowboys will make the&#8230; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":186708,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-186707","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nfl"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>A TWO-TIME Super Bowl MVP. 138.5 career sacks. 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