Von Miller Signing Cost 1 Cowboys Edge-Rusher His Job

The Dallas Cowboys recently released veteran edge rusher Sam Williams, signaling their desire for a defensive end in the offseason. The move came shortly after the team traded away Micah Parsons last year, highlighting their need for additional help on the edge. Dallas settled the matter by signing Von Miller to a one-year deal worth up to $7.5 million, according to ESPN's Todd Archer.

The signing of Miller resulted in the release of Williams, as the Cowboys saw the addition of the veteran player taking an edge rusher spot on the 53-man roster.

Williams, a second-round pick by the Cowboys in 2022, posted impressive numbers during his tenure with the team. In 2025, he appeared in 17 games and started in five, racking up 85 tackles, three forced fumbles, 22 tackles for loss, and 9.5 sacks. During his career with the Cowboys, Williams had his best pass-rushing season in 2023, recording 26 tackles and 4.5 sacks before suffering a torn ACL and partially torn MCL in training camp, which kept him out for the entire 2024 season.

In a message to KLTV.com, Williams reflected on the challenges he faced during training camp and his efforts to improve. He admitted that the pressure of potentially losing his spot on the roster motivated him to work harder, focusing on self-improvement and putting in extra effort to address his shortcomings. Despite the setback, Williams remains focused on his performance for the upcoming season, hoping to catch the attention of other teams in need of a defensive end before the regular season starts.