{
  "id": 1394141,
  "title": "Von Miller announces he's joining Cowboys. What he said",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/von-miller-announces-hes-joining-cowboys-what-he-said",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-17T01:31:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/von-miller-announces-hes-joining-013138392.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Von Miller, the renowned linebacker, has made an announcement via an Instagram post, revealing his transfer to the Dallas Cowboys. The linebacker shared the news on Sunday, August 16, accompanied by a photoshopped image of himself wearing the team's No. 40 uniform. ESPN's NFL insider Adam Schefter also confirmed the move on his X account, highlighting that Miller is returning to his hometown and college football roots, having played for Texas A&M.\n\nDrafted by the Denver Broncos as the No. 2 overall pick in the 2011 draft, Miller quickly made his mark in the NFL. In his rookie year, he delivered an impressive performance, recording 11.5 sacks and 64 combined tackles. His talent was recognized further when he earned the Defensive Rookie of the Year award. Miller's stellar career continued as he was selected to the Pro Bowl eight times and secured the first-team All-Pro roster position three times during his tenure with Denver.\n\nOne of his career highlights came in 2012 when he achieved a personal best of 18.5 sacks. However, Miller faced a setback in 2020 due to a torn tendon in his ankle, which forced him to miss the entire season. Nevertheless, he bounced back with two Super Bowl victories, securing the Lombardi Trophy in Super Bowl 50 with the Broncos and again in Super Bowl 56 after being traded to the Los Angeles Rams.\n\nThroughout his NFL journey, Miller has also had stints with the Buffalo Bills and Washington Commanders. This significant move to the Dallas Cowboys marks another chapter in his illustrious career, as he continues to make an impact on the field.",
  "summary": "Von Miller has found a new NFL team. The veteran linebacker announced the move on his Instagram account.",
  "key_points": [
    "Von Miller announces transfer to Dallas Cowboys on Instagram.",
    "Miller returns to hometown and college football roots at Texas A&M.",
    "Drafted No. 2 overall in 2011, Pro Bowl eight times."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}