{
  "id": 1413893,
  "title": "Von Miller sends ‘special’ message after signing with Cowboys",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/von-miller-sends-special-message-after-signing-with-cowboys",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-17T03:42:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/von-miller-sends-special-message-034256975.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Von Miller, a popular NFL player, has returned to his hometown of Dallas by signing with the Cowboys. The eight-time Pro Bowl pass rusher agreed to a one-year contract with the team on Sunday night. Miller, who grew up in DeSoto and played college football at Texas A&M, made the move after having a successful 2025 season with Washington, where he played every game and recorded nine sacks. He announced his decision on social media, exclaiming, \"Dallas! Let's make this one Special! 😈\". Miller's addition to the Cowboys' defense provides the team with a veteran option in a group that has experienced significant changes. ESPN reporter Todd Archer noted that Miller had nine sacks last season with Washington, joining a roster that now includes Rashan Gary, Donovan Eizerkuaku, Malachi Lawrence, James Houston, Marist Liufau, and Sam Williams. Dallas' head coach, Skip Bayless, expressed his support for the signing, citing Miller's impressive records, Dallas roots, and the experience he brings to the team.",
  "summary": "Dallas adds a veteran presence as its revamped defense prepares for the 2026 NFL season.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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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."
}