Packers Named Ideal Landing Spot for 8-Time Pro Bowler

Veteran pass-rusher could help fill void until star's return from injury

Apr. 3, 2026 at 8:36pm

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The Green Bay Packers have a need at edge rusher after trading away Rashan Gary and losing Kingsley Enagbare in free agency. With star pass-rusher Micah Parsons recovering from a torn ACL, the Packers have been identified as an ideal landing spot for 8-time Pro Bowler Von Miller.

Why it matters

The Packers are in contention for the Super Bowl, but have a hole at edge rusher that could be filled by the veteran Miller until Parsons returns from injury. Miller would provide a reliable rotational pass-rushing option for the Packers' defense.

The details

Miller played in all 17 games for the Washington Commanders in 2025, recording 26 tackles, 6 tackles for loss, and 9 sacks. Pro Football Focus credited him with 36 pressures, ranking 53rd out of 115 qualified edge rushers. While not the player he once was, Miller would still be a solid rotational piece and good addition to the Packers' locker room as they make a Super Bowl push.

  • In 2025, Miller played in all 17 games for the Washington Commanders.

The players

Von Miller

An 8-time Pro Bowler and 3-time First-team All-Pro pass rusher who has won two Super Bowls.

Micah Parsons

The Packers' star pass-rusher who is recovering from a torn ACL and may not be ready for Week 1.

Lukas Van Ness

A Packers' former first-round pick who could start at edge rusher if the team doesn't make a move.

Barryn Sorrell

Another Packers' edge rusher who could start if the team doesn't add a veteran.

Brian Gutekunst

The Packers' general manager who has shown a willingness to sign veteran free agents to fill holes.

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What they’re saying

“Miller makes plenty of sense on the Packers, given Micah Parsons' situation. Parsons is recovering from a torn ACL. Miller would be an ideal addition to hold down the fort at the edge rusher spot opposite former first-round pick Lukas Van Ness until Parsons gets back. Once he does, Miller could be a situational pass rusher for the Packers, a team whose +1500 odds to win the Super Bowl are the seventh-best in the NFL, according to DraftKings Sportsbook.”

— Garrett Podell, CBS Sports Writer

What’s next

The Packers will need to decide if they want to sign Von Miller to help fill their edge rusher need until Micah Parsons returns from injury.

The takeaway

The Packers have a chance to contend for the Super Bowl, but need to address their edge rusher position. Signing the veteran Von Miller could be an ideal solution to hold down the fort until Micah Parsons returns from injury, providing the Packers' defense with a reliable rotational pass-rushing option.