'Dream within a dream' for pass rusher Von Miller to join his hometown Dallas Cowboys
Growing up in the suburbs of Dallas, Von Miller's parents were an embodiment of the “love ‘em or hate ’em” reaction the Cowboys create in seemingly every NFL fan. One of his formative memories was seeing his father celebrating the Cowboys' success watching a game on TV. "This should be the first year where everybody’s unified on one team, so it’s pretty cool to have everybody in blue,” Miller…
OXNARD, Calif. (AP) — Von Miller, the NFL's active sack leader, is set to sign a one-year contract with his hometown Dallas Cowboys for up to $7.5 million, according to reports out of California. The 37-year-old pass rusher has ties to the Cowboys' new defensive coaching staff, including pass rush consultant B.T. Jordan, who is a longtime trainer to Miller.
Miller also worked with coordinator Christian Parker in Denver and line coach Marcus Dixon in Los Angeles. Miller's move to the Cowboys marks a dream come true for the pass rusher, who grew up watching the team's successes on TV and has a strong connection to the franchise. Despite his previous stints with the Los Angeles Rams and Buffalo Bills, Miller feels that returning to the Dallas Cowboys, his hometown team, will be the right choice.
He is confident he can still win crucial plays, especially in crunch time, and will continue to be one of the NFL's top pass rushers. While the exact number on his jersey remains undecided, Miller is more focused on achieving success on the field.
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