{
  "id": 1403319,
  "title": "Von Miller is set to join his hometown Dallas Cowboys after agreeing to 1-year deal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/von-miller-is-set-to-join-his-hometown-dallas-cowboys-after-agreeing-1403319",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-17T02:53:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Associated Press",
    "slug": "associated-press",
    "url": "https://apnews.com/article/cowboys-von-miller-c94d6a73ce200844a719a18f6a002b21"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Washington Commanders linebacker Von Miller, known for his impressive 138 ½ sacks over 14 seasons, is set to join his hometown Dallas Cowboys in a one-year deal. The 37-year-old, who previously played for Denver and Los Angeles Rams, expressed eagerness to return to Texas as soon as possible, bypassing a week-long wait for the team to return from training camp in California.\n\nMiller, who joined the Commanders after being cut by Buffalo in a salary cap move, had a strong season with 9 ½ sacks in his first year with the team. However, his stint with the Bills was marked by injuries and a domestic violence-related four-game suspension. Despite spending the past three seasons as a backup, Miller delivered nine sacks with the Commanders, his best performance since his second Super Bowl-winning season with the Broncos.\n\nHaving played at Texas A&M before being drafted second overall by Denver in 2011, Miller made history as the Super Bowl MVP in 2015 with a dominant defensive performance against Seattle. He also won another championship with the 2021 Los Angeles Rams. With the Dallas Cowboys, Miller is poised to become a consistent force, having played a significant role for the Rams in their recent playoff victories.",
  "summary": "OXNARD, Calif. (AP) — Von Miller is set to sign with his hometown Dallas Cowboys and doesn’t even want to wait a week for the team to get back from training camp in California before joining…",
  "key_points": [
    "Von Miller signs 1-year deal with hometown Dallas Cowboys",
    "37-year-old linebacker returns to Texas after Commanders stint",
    "Miller had 9.5 sacks in first year with Washington Commanders"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Von Miller's one-year deal with the Dallas Cowboys marks a hometown return for the veteran linebacker, who now bolsters the team's defense with his consistent pass-rushing ability.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}