NFL Star Von Miller Open to Broncos Reunion

The two-time Super Bowl champion is hoping to continue playing for the Washington Commanders, but would welcome a return to Denver.

Mar. 4, 2026 at 3:04pm

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Washington Commanders edge rusher Von Miller is hoping to continue playing for the team next season, but if that doesn't work out, he would love to make a comeback with the Denver Broncos, the team where he first made his mark in the NFL. Miller, who was the MVP of Super Bowl 50 when the Broncos won the title in 2015, said he didn't get the chance to have closure with the Broncos organization when he was traded away and would relish the opportunity to return.

Why it matters

Von Miller is a future Hall of Famer and one of the most dominant defensive players of his era. His potential return to the Broncos would be a feel-good story for the franchise and its fans, as Miller is considered a Broncos legend after helping the team win a Super Bowl. However, the Commanders may want to retain Miller's services as he is still playing at a high level.

The details

Miller, who is entering his 16th NFL season, recorded 9 sacks for the Commanders in 2025. He stated on The Rich Eisen Show that he would 'love to be a Washington Commander' next season, but if that doesn't work out, he would be open to returning to the Broncos, the team that drafted him 2nd overall in 2011. Miller said he didn't get the chance to have 'closure' with the Broncos organization when he was traded away and would relish the opportunity to retire with the team.

  • Von Miller was drafted by the Denver Broncos with the 2nd overall pick in 2011.
  • Miller was the MVP of Super Bowl 50 when the Broncos won the title in the 2015 season.
  • Miller recorded 9 sacks for the Washington Commanders in the 2025 NFL season.

The players

Von Miller

A two-time Super Bowl champion and future Hall of Fame edge rusher who is entering his 16th NFL season.

Washington Commanders

The NFL team that Von Miller currently plays for, recording 9 sacks for them in 2025.

Denver Broncos

The NFL team that drafted Von Miller 2nd overall in 2011 and where he won a Super Bowl MVP award in 2015.

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What they’re saying

“I would love to be a Washington Commander. Now, if something were to happen and I'm not a Washington Commander, then I would love to go to the Denver Broncos.”

— Von Miller, NFL Player

“I got traded whenever I was there, I didn't get that chance to have closure. I didn't get to walk into the stadium and be, 'Ok, this is my last game' or 'I'm gonna do this with the fans.' I didn't get that closure. So, I would love to have, you know, closure with the Denver Broncos.”

— Von Miller, NFL Player

What’s next

The Commanders will have to decide if they want to re-sign Von Miller for the 2026 season. If not, Miller could potentially return to the Broncos, the team where he first made his mark in the NFL.

The takeaway

Von Miller's potential return to the Denver Broncos would be a heartwarming conclusion to the career of one of the NFL's all-time great pass rushers. Even at 36 years old, Miller is still playing at a high level and could provide a boost to whichever team he ends up with next season.