Von Miller Denies April Fools' Raiders Signing Claim

The veteran pass rusher had to clarify his viral social media post about joining the Las Vegas Raiders.

Apr. 4, 2026 at 6:04pm

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Von Miller, the former Denver Broncos star, caused a stir on social media when he posted on April Fools' Day that he was signing with the Las Vegas Raiders. However, Miller has now had to clarify that the post was just a joke and that he is most likely never going to actually play for the Raiders, a division rival of the Broncos.

Why it matters

Miller's potential signing with the Raiders would have been a major move in the AFC West, as the division rivals have a long-standing feud. While the post was just a prank, it highlights the ongoing speculation around where the veteran pass rusher might end up next in his career.

The details

In a video posted to social media, Miller made it clear that his April Fools' post about signing with the Raiders was not real. 'Y'all know that ain't real, man,' Miller said. 'April Fools', man. ... Hey, but you never know ... but yeah, I think we kinda know.' The 37-year-old Miller is likely looking to join a contender or potentially reunite with the Broncos, the team he spent the majority of his career with. Signing with the Raiders, who have struggled to win the AFC West in over 20 years, does not seem to make sense for Miller at this stage of his career.

  • On April 1, 2026, Von Miller posted on social media that he was signing with the Las Vegas Raiders.
  • On April 2, 2026, Miller had to clarify that his previous post about joining the Raiders was just an April Fools' joke.

The players

Von Miller

A 37-year-old veteran pass rusher who spent the majority of his career with the Denver Broncos, one of the Raiders' division rivals.

John Spytek

The general manager of the Las Vegas Raiders.

Klint Kubiak

The head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders, who previously worked with Von Miller in Denver.

Kwity Paye

A veteran pass rusher who the Raiders signed in free agency this offseason.

Maxx Crosby

The Raiders' star pass rusher who was almost traded to the Baltimore Ravens this offseason.

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What they’re saying

“'Y'all know that ain't real, man. April Fools', man. ... Hey, but you never know ... but yeah, I think we kinda know.'”

— Von Miller

“'It's going to be crazy, man. Just seeing him pursue and just his relentless pursuit throughout the down, just being to play with him and get after it.'”

— Kwity Paye, Raiders player

“'If you really wanted the guy, you would get him in there for his physical as soon as possible. You would pull your doctors off whatever they were doing. That's easy. It was advantageous for the Ravens to slow-play the physical and keep open their options. That is why I believe the narrative.'”

— NFL executive

What’s next

It remains to be seen if Von Miller will ultimately sign with a new team this offseason or potentially return to the Denver Broncos, the team he spent the majority of his career with.

The takeaway

Von Miller's April Fools' joke about signing with the Raiders highlights the ongoing speculation around the veteran pass rusher's future, as well as the long-standing rivalry between the Raiders and Broncos. While the post was not real, it shows Miller is still a highly sought-after free agent this offseason.