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Cowboys Sign Von Miller as Rotational Pass Rusher and Locker‑Room Mentor

The move is meant to give Dallas short-term pass-rush insurance as the team prepares its younger edge players for the regular season.

Overview

  • The Cowboys signed Von Miller to a one-year, performance‑incentivized deal that includes a $3 million signing bonus and can pay up to roughly $7.5 million if incentives are met.
  • Coaches described Miller as a situational pass rusher and veteran mentor who is ramping up away from full-team work under pass‑rush consultant BT Jordan before joining regular practice.
  • Miller’s arrival immediately reshuffled Dallas’s outside‑edge depth chart, putting pressure on younger defenders such as Marist Liufau and potentially reducing snaps for players like James Houston.
  • Analysts are split on on-field value: commentators point to Miller’s nine sacks last season and leadership while a former Cowboys scout said Miller no longer has the burst to be a consistent difference-maker.
  • Owner/GM Jerry Jones said the team remains willing to add veteran help at linebacker or cornerback, and Dallas’s cap flexibility and a tight preseason window make further short-term signings or roster moves likely.