Overview
- Miller told the Free Range podcast Thursday that his $5.5 million one-year contract, which can rise to about $7.5 million with performance incentives, does not match what he could produce if he records eight to ten sacks.
- The Cowboys structured the deal to emphasize leadership and mentorship, expecting Miller to be a locker-room presence who teaches younger edge defenders rather than an every-down starter.
- Teams and outlets report the contract includes roughly a $3 million signing bonus and game- or stat-based incentives that would pay Miller more if he reaches set sack or play benchmarks.
- Miller enters 2026 coming off a 2025 season with nine sacks in 17 games, a recent performance that fuels his claim he could outproduce the role Dallas planned for him.
- Beyond on-field snaps, the signing brings DeMarcus Ware‑style mentorship to a Cowboys roster rebuilding its pass rush and could push Dallas to adjust snap plans or seek additional short-term reinforcements if Miller exceeds or falls short of expectations.