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Cowboys glad to welcome Von Miller's production and leadership to inexperience group of edge rushers

Von Miller can help the Dallas Cowboys on the field and their inexperienced group of edge rushers in the locker room. The NFL’s active sack leader with 138 1/2 in 203 games over 14 seasons, Miller should bring the attributes on and off the field to further elevate what seems to be a much improved defense under new coordinator Christian Parker. Miller had nine sacks in 420 snaps for the Washington…

OXNARD, Calif. (AP) — Von Miller's arrival in Dallas presents a positive outlook for the Cowboys' young edge rushers. The 37-year-old veteran, with 138.5 career sacks, will bring valuable experience to the team. Donovan Ezeiruaku, Miller's former teammate and now an outside linebacker, saw the potential in Miller early on and expects him to become a mentor in the locker room.

Ezeiruaku, who has 18 sacks in his rookie season, praised Miller’s ability to read angles and maintain quickness. The addition of Miller to a defense that struggled last season should further elevate the team's performance.

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