Von Miller

Miller was born on March 26, 1989, in DeSoto, Texas, a suburb of Dallas.{{Cite web |last=Hamm |first=Timm |date=March 6, 2022 |title=Von Miller Wants to Sign with Rams, But Cowboys Should Make a Call |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/cowboys/news/von-miller-sign-los-angeles-rams-dallas-randy-gregory |access-date=October 21, 2022 |website=SI.com |language=en}} He attended DeSoto High School, where he played for the DeSoto Eagles high school football team and ran track. In his junior year, he recorded 37 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, 7 sacks, and 12 quarterback hurries. As a senior, he was named the District 8-5A Defensive MVP after making 76 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, and 6 sacks.{{Cite web |title=Player Bio: Von Miller |url=http://www.aggieathletics.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/miller_von00.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20080910081644/http://www.aggieathletics.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/miller_von00.html |archive-date=September 10, 2008 |access-date=December 19, 2010 |website=Texas A&M Official Athletic Site}} He played with future Aggie teammate Cyrus Gray.{{Cite web |last=Stephens |first=Mitch |date=April 28, 2011 |title=Von Miller cherishes Dallas roots heading into NFL Draft |url=http://www.maxpreps.com/news/vJsLgnF7EeCkhgAcxJSkrA/von-miller-cherishes-dallas-roots-heading-into-nfl-draft.htm |access-date=February 8, 2016 |website=MaxPreps.com}}

In track and field, Miller competed in events such as the 110 m hurdles (personal record (PR) of 14.38 s), triple jump (PR of 12.65 m), and javelin throw (PR of 37.24 m).{{Cite web |title=Von Miller |url=https://www.trackingfootball.com/players/von-miller-7501/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160222050010/https://www.trackingfootball.com/players/von-miller-7501/ |archive-date=February 22, 2016 |access-date=February 8, 2016 |website=Tracking Football}}

Considered a four-star recruit by Rivals.com, Miller was listed as the number-15 weakside defensive end in the nation in 2007.{{Cite web |title=Von Miller, 2007 Weakside Defensive End |url=https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/2007/von-miller-11457 |access-date=October 21, 2022 |website=Rivals.com |language=en-US}} He chose Texas A&M over offers from Florida, LSU, Oklahoma, and Texas Tech.{{cite web |title=Von Miller – Football Recruiting – Player Profiles |url=https://www.espn.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/player/_/id/37101/von-miller |website=ESPN |access-date=October 21, 2022}}

Miller attended Texas A&M University, where he played for the Texas A&M Aggies football team from 2007 to 2010. As a freshman at defensive end in 2007, he was named Freshman All-Big 12 by The Sporting News after posting 22 tackles, including 10 solo stops. He recorded two sacks, four tackles for loss, and a forced fumble.{{Cite web |title=Von Miller 2007 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/von-miller-1/gamelog/2007 |access-date=February 13, 2019 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} He played in a 4–2–5 defense. He weighed 220 pounds during his freshman year.

In spring 2008, newly hired head coach Mike Sherman was discouraged by Miller's habits of skipping class and failing to produce during practice. Sherman decided to suspend Miller for that spring. Disappointed, Miller considered transferring, but upon his father's insistence, stayed. Miller then adopted a more serious attitude.{{cite web |title=Locked Out And Loaded |url=https://www.si.com/vault/2011/04/18/106057671/locked-out-and-loaded |website=CNN |date=2011-04-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121104044347/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1184409/2/index.htm |archive-date=2012-11-04 |url-status=live |last1=Lawrence |first1=Andrew |access-date=October 21, 2022}}

As a sophomore in 2008, Miller played at weakside linebacker under Joe Kines's 4–3 defense. He saw action in all 12 games, making 44 tackles, including 25 solo stops, and leading the team with 3.5 sacks. He made 7.5 tackles for loss, forced two fumbles, and recovered two more. His role was more confined to pass coverage, as opposed to rushing the quarterback, thus he was not able to showcase his pass-rushing abilities. In his final seven Big 12 games, he compiled just eight tackles.{{Cite web |last=Zwerneman |first=Brent |date=January 13, 2010 |title=A&M getting Miller back for senior season in 2010 |url=https://www.chron.com/sports/college/article/A-M-getting-Miller-back-for-senior-season-in-2010-1695771.php |access-date=October 21, 2022 |website=Chron |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=Von Miller 2008 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/von-miller-1/gamelog/2008 |access-date=February 13, 2019 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}}

As a junior in 2009, Miller adopted the role of the jack position, a defensive end/linebacker hybrid, which allowed him to use his pass-rushing abilities. He enjoyed a breakout season for the Aggies, leading the nation in sacks with 17 and ranking fourth in the nation with 21 tackles for loss.{{Cite news |last=Lande |first=Russ |date=December 15, 2010 |title=Draft Dish: Nevada QB Colin Kaepernick moving up draft boards |work=Sporting News |url=http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/feed/2010-09/draft-dish/story/draft-dish-nevada-qb-colin-kaepernick-moving-up-draft-boards |url-status=dead |access-date=December 19, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101211052546/http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/feed/2010-09/draft-dish/story/draft-dish-nevada-qb-colin-kaepernick-moving-up-draft-boards |archive-date=December 11, 2010}} For his efforts, Von Miller was named first-team All Big-12 at defensive end and was named a first-team All-American by Sporting News and Sports Illustrated.{{Cite news |title=2009 Sporting News college football All-America first team |url=http://www.sportingnews.com/ncaa-football/story/2009-12-15/2009-sporting-news-college-football-all-america-first-team |access-date=November 10, 2010 |archive-date=January 22, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110122152038/http://www.sportingnews.com/ncaa-football/story/2009-12-15/2009-sporting-news-college-football-all-america-first-team |url-status=dead }}{{Cite news |date=December 15, 2009 |title=SI.com's 2009 All-Americas |work=CNN |url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/football/ncaa/12/15/all-america/index.html}} He became the first Aggie to be named a first team All-American since Jason Webster in 1999.{{Cite web |last=Golden |first=Cedric |date=November 7, 2009 |title=Will Aggies make it Von Miller time? |url=http://www.statesman.com/sports/aggies/will-aggies-make-it-von-miller-time-886643.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101120205554/http://www.statesman.com/sports/aggies/will-aggies-make-it-von-miller-time-886643.html |archive-date=November 20, 2010 |access-date=March 18, 2011 |website=Statesman.com}} Then-Aggies defensive coordinator Joe Kines compared Miller to the late Derrick Thomas.{{Cite web |date=March 9, 2011 |title=Von Miller runs a 4.49 |url=http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Von-Miller-runs-a-449.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110311140237/http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Von-Miller-runs-a-449.html |archive-date=March 11, 2011 |access-date=March 18, 2011 |publisher=National Football Post}}{{Cite web |title=Von Miller 2009 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/von-miller-1/gamelog/2009 |access-date=February 13, 2019 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} Miller then studied and watched film of Thomas to familiarize himself with his game.

As a senior in 2010, Miller switched to playing as a 3–4 outside linebacker under Tim DeRuyter's defense. Early in the season, Miller suffered a high ankle sprain that held him back for the first six games. He posted 10.5 sacks and 17.5 tackles for loss.{{Cite web |title=Von Miller 2010 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/von-miller-1/gamelog/2010 |access-date=February 13, 2019 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}}{{Cite news |last=Herndon |first=Mike |date=January 28, 2011 |title=It's Von Miller's time to shine at Senior Bowl |work=Mobile Press-Register |url=http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2011/01/its_von_millers_time_to_shine.html |access-date=March 11, 2011}} Again he made first-team All-Big 12 honors{{Cite web |date=November 30, 2010 |title=All-Big 12 Football Awards Announced – Big 12 Conference – Official Athletic Site |url=http://www.big12sports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?&ATCLID=205038561&DB_OEM_ID=10410 |access-date=December 19, 2010 |publisher=Big12sports.com}} and won the Butkus Award as the nation's top linebacker.{{Cite web |last=Cessna |first=Robert |date=December 8, 2010 |title=A&M's Von Miller wins Butkus Award |url=https://theeagle.com/archives/a-ms-von-miller-wins-butkus-award/article_1935c91b-71ae-5e69-9dc7-f3ce36f0c9dd.html |access-date=October 21, 2022 |website=The Eagle |language=en}} He was also named a consensus first-team All-American.{{Cite web |date=December 20, 2010 |title=College Football's 2010 Consensus All-Americans |url=http://ncaafootball.fanhouse.com/2010/12/20/college-footballs-consensus-all-americans/ |access-date=March 11, 2011 |website=NCAAfootball.fanhouse.com |archive-date=December 24, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101224080443/http://ncaafootball.fanhouse.com/2010/12/20/college-footballs-consensus-all-americans/ |url-status=dead }} He received first-team All-American honors from Walter Camp, Scout.com, Pro Football Weekly,{{Cite magazine |date=December 21, 2010 |title=PFW's 2010 All-America team |url=http://www.profootballweekly.com/2010/12/21/pfws-2010-all-america-team |url-status=dead |magazine=Pro Football Weekly |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101225091453/http://www.profootballweekly.com/2010/12/21/pfws-2010-all-america-team |archive-date=December 25, 2010 |access-date=March 11, 2011}} ESPN.com{{Cite web |last=Maisel |first=Ivan |author-link=Ivan Maisel |title=ESPN.com's 2010 All-American Team |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/feature/video/_/id/5948601/num/19 |access-date=March 11, 2011 |website=ESPN}} and the Associated Press.{{Cite web |title=Consensus All-America Teams (2010–2019) |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/awards/all-america-2010-2019.html#2010 |access-date=October 21, 2022 |website=Sports Reference}} Miller graduated with a degree in poultry science and raises chickens in his spare time.{{Cite web |last=Lester |first=Sean |date=May 2, 2013 |title=Von Miller uses Texas A&M major to start poultry farm at Dallas home |url=https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/2013/05/02/von-miller-uses-texas-am-major-to-start-poultry-farm-at-dallas-home/ |access-date=October 21, 2022 |website=Dallas News |language=en}}

Miller was projected to be a second-round pick in the 2010 NFL draft had he passed on his senior season.{{Cite web |last=Zwerneman |first=Brent |date=November 24, 2010 |title=A&M can be thankful it's still Miller time: LB passed up NFL for senior year with Aggies |url=http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/college/texasam/7310876.html |access-date=October 21, 2022 |website=Houston Chronicle}} He entered the 2011 NFL draft regarded as one of the best 3–4 outside linebackers available by NFL draft experts and scouts and was projected to be a top five draft pick.{{Cite magazine |last=Pauline |first=Tony |date=December 13, 2010 |title=Bruce Carter, Akeem Ayers headline list of top-10 draft-eligible linebackers |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2010/12/14/draft-linebackers |access-date=October 21, 2022 |magazine=Sports Illustrated}}{{cite web |title=Mock Draft: Luck would re-energize Panthers' listless offense |url=http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/feed/2010-09/draft-dish/story/mock-draft-luck-would-re-energize-panthers-listless-offense |website=Sporting News |date=2010-12-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101224015613/http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/feed/2010-09/draft-dish/story/mock-draft-luck-would-re-energize-panthers-listless-offense |archive-date=2010-12-24 |url-status=dead |last1=Lande |first1=Russ |access-date=December 23, 2010}}{{Cite web |last=Kiper Jr. |first=Mel |author-link=Mel Kiper Jr. |date=2011-03-09 |title=2011 NFL Mock Draft 3.0 |url=https://insider.espn.com/nfl/draft2011/insider/news/story?page=KiperMockDraft3.0 |access-date=October 21, 2022 |website=ESPN}} At the 2011 Senior Bowl, Miller was the Defensive MVP.{{Cite web |last=Kaberon |first=Eli |date=February 5, 2011 |title=Miller at No. 3 makes sense for Bills |url=http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/02/05/miller-at-no-3-makes-sense-for-bills |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110210125459/http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/02/05/miller-at-no-3-makes-sense-for-bills |archive-date=February 10, 2011 |access-date=March 11, 2011 |website=Pro Football Weekly}} Among linebackers at the 2011 NFL Combine, Miller ranked second in the 40-yard dash, third in the vertical jump, first in the broad jump, third in the 20-yard shuttle, tied for first in the three-cone drill, and first in the 60-yard shuttle. His 11.15-second 60-yard shuttle broke the combine linebacker record. At the Texas A&M Pro Day in March 2011, Miller ran a 4.49-second 40-yard dash.{{Cite web |date=March 9, 2011 |title=Von Miller runs a 4.49 |url=http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Von-Miller-runs-a-449.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110311140237/http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Von-Miller-runs-a-449.html |archive-date=March 11, 2011 |access-date=March 11, 2011 |publisher=National Football Post}}

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In March 2011, Miller was selected to represent top-flight rookies in the NFL Labor Union talks.{{cite web |title=Will Von Miller be blackballed? |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/afcwest/post/_/id/25308/will-von-miller-be-blackballed |website=ESPN |date=2011-03-12 |last1=Williamson |first1=Bill |access-date=March 18, 2011}} He was persuaded by former NFL running back LaDainian Tomlinson to join the lawsuit. During the Texas A&M Pro Day, one scout compared him to Hall of Famer Derrick Thomas, while Bengals defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer compared him to Cardinals linebacker Joey Porter.{{Cite web |last=Williams |first=Charean |date=March 9, 2011 |title=Texas A&M product Von Miller continues to impress NFL scouts |url=http://www.star-telegram.com/2011/03/09/2909722/texas-am-product-von-miller-continues.html |access-date=March 18, 2011 |website=Fort Worth Star Telegram}} NFL Network Analyst Mike Mayock, who rated Miller as the second-best player in the draft, stated that Miller reminded him of a smaller version of DeMarcus Ware.{{Cite web |last=Mayock |first=Mike |date=March 11, 2011 |title=Defensive players lead the way on list of top 32 prospects |url=http://www.nfl.com/draft/story/09000d5d81eb70a5/article/defensive-line-leads-the-way-on-list-of-top-32-prospects |access-date=March 18, 2011 |website=NFL.com}} Miller's then-personal trainer, Dan Brandenburg, who also worked with first-round picks Clay Matthews III and Sean Weatherspoon, stated Miller is the best athlete of all three.

{{See also|2011 Denver Broncos season}}

Miller was selected by the Denver Broncos second overall in the 2011 NFL draft.{{Cite web |title=2011 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2011/draft.htm |access-date=February 13, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He was the highest-selected linebacker since LaVar Arrington went number two to the Washington Redskins in 2000. He also became the Aggies' highest draft pick since Quentin Coryatt, who was selected second overall in 1992.{{Cite web |last=Zwerneman |first=Brent |date=March 2, 2011 |title=Hurdling serves Miller well: Star survives many pitfalls by clearing obstacles |url=http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/college/texasam/7454303.html |access-date=October 21, 2022 |website=Houston Chronicle}} The selection of Miller surprised certain experts. Denver was switching from a 3–4 defense to a 4–3, a defense which seemed counterintuitive to Miller's strengths. Former Broncos quarterback John Elway, who is also the executive vice president of the franchise, said Miller is "a type of guy that comes around every 10 years".{{cite web |title=John Elway suddenly likes No. 58 |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/40289/john-elway-suddenly-likes-no-58 |website=ESPN |date=2011-05-01 |last1=Williamson |first1=Bill |access-date=February 8, 2016}} On July 28, 2011, Miller signed his rookie contract. He wore number 58 in honor of Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker Derrick Thomas.{{cite web |title=Rookie LB centerpiece of Elway's Broncos |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/afcwest/post/_/id/31756/rookie-lb-centerpiece-of-elways-broncos |website=ESPN |date=2011-09-10 |last1=Williamson |first1=Bill |access-date=February 8, 2016}}

On September 12, 2011, in his first career play from scrimmage, Miller forced a fumble against the Oakland Raiders.{{Cite web |title=Oakland Raiders at Denver Broncos – September 12th, 2011 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201109120den.htm |access-date=February 13, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} On September 18, 2011, he had his first sack on Andy Dalton when the Broncos played the Cincinnati Bengals.{{Cite web |date=September 19, 2011 |title=Broncos' McGahee rushes for 101 yards against Bengals |url=http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_18926225 |access-date=October 21, 2022 |website=Denver Post}}

Miller was named the AFC Defensive Player of the Week for his Week 11 performance against the New York Jets.{{Cite web |title=2011 NFL Week 11 Leaders & Scores |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2011/week_11.htm |access-date=October 21, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} The Broncos made the playoffs and faced off against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the Wild Card Round. In his playoff debut, Miller had three solo tackles and one quarterback hit in the 29–23 overtime victory.{{Cite web |title=Wild Card – Pittsburgh Steelers at Denver Broncos – January 8th, 2012 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201201080den.htm |access-date=February 13, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In the Divisional Round against the New England Patriots, he had two quarterback hits in the 45–10 loss.{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round – Denver Broncos at New England Patriots – January 14th, 2012 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201201140nwe.htm |access-date=February 13, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

Miller was selected to the 2012 Pro Bowl{{Cite web |last=Jones |first=Lindsay H. |date=December 27, 2011 |title=Broncos Bailey, Miller, Dumervil make NFL Pro Bowl roster; Tebow an alternate |url=http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_19626869 |access-date=October 21, 2022 |website=Denver Post}} and was named AP Defensive Rookie of the Year.{{Cite web |title=AP Defensive Rookie of the Year Winners |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/ap-defensive-rookie-of-the-year-award.htm |access-date=October 21, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Overall, in 907 snaps, he recorded 11.5 sacks, 19 quarterback hits and 29 quarterback hurries.{{Cite web |last1=Dunlap |first1=Alex |date=June 16, 2012 |title='The NFL Beat': Awards Shower |url=https://www.austinchronicle.com/daily/sports/2012-06-16/the-nfl-beat-awards-shower/ |access-date=October 21, 2022 |website=www.austinchronicle.com |language=en-US}} He was fined three times during the season.{{cite web |title=Von Miller's fine total rises |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/afcwest/post/_/id/39017/von-millers-fine-total-rises |website=ESPN |date=2012-01-20 |last1=Williamson |first1=Bill |access-date=February 8, 2016}} He was ranked 52nd by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2012.{{Cite web |title=2012 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2012-nfl-top-100.htm |access-date=October 21, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

{{See also|2012 Denver Broncos season}}

Miller got off to a quick start in his second season, registering 10 sacks in nine games. In this period, he recorded 30 quarterback hurries, more than he had during his entire 2011 campaign. Thanks to this tremendous start, he was considered an MVP candidate. On November 16, he was fined $21,000 for a hit on Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton in week 10.{{Cite web |date=November 16, 2012 |title=Fines roundup: Tim Dobbins of Texans fined for Jay Cutler hit |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/fines-roundup-houston-texans-tim-dobbins-fined-30k-by-nfl-0ap1000000095952 |access-date=November 16, 2012 |website=National Football League}} He received his second career AFC Defensive Player of the Week honor after recording three sacks and two forced fumbles against the San Diego Chargers the following week.{{Cite web |last=Gantt |first=Darin |date=November 21, 2012 |title=Von Miller wins AFC defensive player of the week honors |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/11/21/von-miller-wins-afc-defensive-player-of-the-week-honors/ |access-date=October 21, 2022 |website=ProFootballTalk |language=en-US}} For his efforts during November, he was awarded AFC Defensive Player of the Month. On December 26, 2012, he was announced the starting outside linebacker in the AFC division for the 2013 Pro Bowl.{{Cite web |title=NFL Players of the Month |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/players-of-the-month.htm |access-date=October 21, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Miller finished the season third in sacks with {{frac|18|1|2}}, breaking a Denver Broncos record of 17 previously held by Elvis Dumervil. He also capped off the 2012 season finishing second in voting for Defensive Player of the Year and being named first-team All-Pro.{{Cite web |title=2012 NFL All-Pros |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2012/allpro.htm |access-date=February 13, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In the Divisional Round of the playoffs, Miller had nine total tackles and two quarterback hits in the 38–35 2OT loss to the Baltimore Ravens.{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round – Baltimore Ravens at Denver Broncos – January 12th, 2013 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201301120den.htm |access-date=February 13, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

In 2012, Miller teamed up with Ubisoft, makers of the video game The Hip Hop Dance Experience, to create his own sack celebration dance called the "DeSoto Shuffle" that was inspired by the video game. Each time he performed the dance during a game, Ubisoft made a charitable donation to Von's Vision, a foundation devoted to providing eye care and glasses to underprivileged youth.{{Cite web |last=Brinson |first=Will |date=October 12, 2012 |title='Hip-Hop Experience' mercifully helping Von Miller reinvent his sack dance |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/hip-hop-experience-mercifully-helping-von-miller-reinvent-his-sack-dance/ |access-date=February 8, 2016 |website=CBSSports.com}} He was ranked 9th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2013.{{Cite web |title=2013 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2013-nfl-top-100.htm |access-date=October 21, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

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{{See also|2013 Denver Broncos season}}

In July 2013, ESPN reported that Miller had been suspended four games for violating league policy, pending appeal. He tweeted that he did "nothing wrong". In August 2013, he lost the appeal and was suspended for six games. The six-game suspension arose after the NFL learned that he attempted to cheat a drug test. He became eligible to play on October 20, 2013, when the Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts.{{Cite web |last=Jones |first=Lindsay H. |date=September 22, 2013 |title=Broncos' Von Miller tried to swap out urine sample |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/broncos/2013/09/22/von-miller-urine-sample-conspiracy/2849821/ |access-date=October 21, 2022 |website=USA Today}}{{cite web |title=Von Miller of Denver Broncos, urine collector tried to cheat test |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/9707976/von-miller-denver-broncos-urine-collector-tried-cheat-test |website=ESPN |date=2013-09-22 |last1=Schefter |first1=Adam |last2=Mortensen |first2=Chris |access-date=February 8, 2016}} On November 24, in a loss to the Patriots, he recovered a Stevan Ridley fumble and took it 60 yards for a touchdown.{{Cite web |title=Denver Broncos at New England Patriots – November 24th, 2013 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201311240nwe.htm |access-date=February 13, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} It was the second touchdown of his career. He did fairly well upon his return, but his season was ended prematurely when he suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury (ACL) on December 22, 2013, during a win on the road at the Houston Texans. Without Miller, the Broncos reached Super Bowl XLVIII, but lost 43–8 to the Seattle Seahawks.{{Cite web |last=Jones |first=Ross |date=December 23, 2013 |title=Von Miller suffers dreaded torn ACL {{pipe}} FOX Sports |url=http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/von-miller-suffers-dreaded-torn-acl-122313 |access-date=February 8, 2016 |website=MSN/FOX Sports}} He was ranked 76th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2014.{{Cite web |title=2014 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2014-nfl-top-100.htm |access-date=October 21, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

{{See also|2014 Denver Broncos season}}

After recovering from his ACL injury, Miller returned for his fourth season with the Broncos.{{Cite web |last=Hochman |first=Benjamin |date=October 6, 2014 |title=Hochman: Broncos' Von Miller is back, and that's bad news for opponents |url=http://www.denverpost.com/hochman/ci_26669658/broncos-von-miller-is-back-and-thats-bad?source=rss |access-date=February 8, 2016 |website=The Denver Post}} Miller earned AFC Defensive Player of the Month for October.{{Cite magazine |date=October 30, 2014 |title=Von Miller bounces back from ACL surgery |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2014/10/30/ap-fbn-broncos-miller |access-date=October 21, 2022 |magazine=Sports Illustrated |language=en-us |agency=Associated Press}} He recorded 14 sacks, 59 tackles, and a forced fumble.{{Cite web |title=Von Miller 2014 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MillVo00.htm |access-date=February 13, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In the Divisional Round of the playoffs against the Colts, he had six total tackles and one quarterback hit in the 24–13 loss.{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round – Indianapolis Colts at Denver Broncos – January 11th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201501110den.htm |access-date=February 13, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He earned a Pro Bowl nomination for his 2014 season.{{Cite web |title=2014 NFL Pro Bowlers |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2014/probowl.htm |access-date=October 21, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He was ranked 33rd by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2015.{{Cite web |title=2015 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2015-nfl-top-100.htm |access-date=October 21, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

{{See also|2015 Denver Broncos season}}

File:Von Miller Super Bowl 50.jpg]]

On September 17, 2015, Miller became the third-fastest player in NFL history to reach 50 career sacks (58 games). The only ones to get there faster than him were Reggie White (40 games) and Derrick Thomas (54).{{Cite web |last=McCue |first=Ian |date=September 17, 2015 |title=Von Miller third-fastest to 50 sacks in NFL history |url=http://den.247sports.com/Bolt/Von-Miller-third-fastest-to-50-sacks-in-NFL-history-39505606 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150920000020/http://den.247sports.com/Bolt/Von-Miller-third-fastest-to-50-sacks-in-NFL-history-39505606 |url-status=dead |archive-date=September 20, 2015 |access-date=September 18, 2015 |website=247sports.com}} Overall, in the 2015 season, Miller finished with 11 sacks, 35 total tackles, 32 quarterback hits, one pass defended, and four forced fumbles.{{Cite web |title=Von Miller 2015 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MillVo00.htm |access-date=February 13, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

In the Divisional Round against the Steelers, he had two total tackles in the 23–16 victory.{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round – Pittsburgh Steelers at Denver Broncos – January 17th, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201601170den.htm |access-date=February 13, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} During the AFC Championship against the Patriots, Miller sacked Tom Brady {{frac|2|1|2}} times, breaking a Broncos single-game playoff record and also had an interception in the second quarter of the game.{{cite web | last=Sessler | first=Marc | title=Broncos LB Von Miller makes life hell for Tom Brady | website=NFL.com | date=January 24, 2016 | url=https://www.nfl.com/news/broncos-lb-von-miller-makes-life-hell-for-tom-brady-0ap3000000627738 | access-date=September 25, 2024}}

In Super Bowl 50, facing the Panthers, who held the top-ranked offense, the Broncos won 24–10. In the first quarter, on a 3rd-and-10 from the 15-yard line, Miller knocked the ball out of Panthers quarterback Cam Newton's hands while sacking him, and defensive end Malik Jackson recovered it in the end zone for a Broncos touchdown, giving the team a 10–0 lead. This was the first fumble return touchdown in a Super Bowl since Super Bowl XXVIII.{{cite web |title=Super Bowl 2016: Broncos' defense dominates as Peyton Manning wins second title |url=http://edition.cnn.com/2016/02/07/us/super-bowl-50-gameday/ |website=CNN |date=2016-02-08 |last1=Martin |first1=Jill |access-date=October 21, 2022}} With 4:51 left in regulation and the Broncos leading 16–10, Miller forced a second fumble from Newton to end the Panthers' potential game-winning drive, and the Broncos offense afterwards scored a touchdown to seal the victory. Miller recorded six tackles, a pass defended, {{frac|2|1|2}} sacks, two forced fumbles, and two quarterback hurries, and was named Super Bowl MVP for his performance.{{Cite web |last=Alper |first=Josh |date=February 7, 2016 |title=Von Miller wins Super Bowl 50 MVP |url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2016/02/07/von-miller-wins-super-bowl-50-mvp/ |access-date=February 8, 2016 |website=ProFootballTalk}} His performance in Super Bowl 50 is widely regarded as one of the greatest individual defensive performances in Super Bowl history.{{Cite web |last=Politi |first=Steve |date=February 8, 2016 |title=Best ever: Von Miller's defensive performance is tops in Super Bowl history |url=https://www.nj.com/super-bowl/2016/02/best_ever_von_millers_defensive_performance_is_tops_in_super_bowl_history_politi.html|access-date=July 10, 2023|website=NJ.com}}{{Cite web |last=Hernandez |first=Pete |date=February 10, 2023 |title=Ranking the best Super Bowl Defensive performances ever |url=https://dknetwork.draftkings.com/2023/2/10/23574906/super-bowl-defensive-special-teams-performances-best-history-top-5-ranked-harrison-aaron-donald|access-date=July 10, 2023|website=DraftKings Network}}{{Cite web |last=Tallent |first=Aaron |date=February 13, 2023 |title=50 Greatest Super Bowl Performances of All Time|url=https://athlonsports.com/nfl/50-greatest-super-bowl-performances-all-time|access-date=July 10, 2023|website=Athlon Sports}}

Miller was named to his fourth Pro Bowl, earned his second first-team All-Pro, and was ranked 15th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2016.{{Cite web |title=2015 NFL Pro Bowlers |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2015/probowl.htm |access-date=October 21, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=2015 NFL All-Pros |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2015/allpro.htm |access-date=October 21, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=2016 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2016-nfl-top-100.htm |access-date=October 21, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

{{See also|2016 Denver Broncos season}}

On March 1, 2016, the Broncos placed the exclusive franchise tag on Miller.{{Cite web |last=Rosenthal |first=Gregg |date=March 1, 2016 |title=Von Miller franchise tagged by Denver Broncos |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/von-miller-franchise-tagged-by-denver-broncos-0ap3000000640432 |access-date=March 12, 2016 |website=NFL.com}} On July 15, Miller signed a 6-year deal worth $114.5 million featuring $70 million guaranteed with the Broncos. He became the highest-paid defensive player in NFL history, with the highest guaranteed salary.{{Cite web |last=Orr |first=Connor |date=July 15, 2016 |title=Von Miller, Broncos agree on six-year, $114.5M deal |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/von-miller-signs-six-year-114-5m-deal-with-broncos-0ap3000000674882 |access-date=July 15, 2016 |website=NFL.com}}{{Cite news |last=Klis |first=Mike |date=July 15, 2016 |title=Von Miller expected to accept Broncos' $114.5 million offer by deadline |work=USA TODAY |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/broncos/2016/07/14/von-miller-denver-broncos-contract-negotiations-update/87109742/ |access-date=July 15, 2016}}

Miller earned AFC Defensive Player of the Week for week 2 against the Colts.{{Cite web |title=2016 NFL Week 2 Leaders & Scores |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2016/week_2.htm |access-date=October 21, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He earned AFC Defensive Player of the Month for September.{{Cite web |last=Gantt |first=Darin |date=September 29, 2016 |title=Von Miller named AFC defensive player of the month |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2016/09/29/von-miller-named-afc-defensive-player-of-the-month/ |access-date=October 21, 2022 |website=ProFootballTalk |language=en-US}} Miller finished the 2016 regular season with {{frac|13|1|2}} sacks and 24 quarterback hits.{{Cite web |title=Von Miller 2016 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MillVo00.htm |access-date=February 13, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In the last four games of the season, Miller did not record a sack, which was the longest such stretch in his career.{{cite web |title=Who should win NFL awards for 2016? Here's a guide |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/page/Barnwellx170102/handing-nfl-awards-2016-comeback-player-year-mvp |website=ESPN |date=2017-01-02 |last1=Barnwell |first1=Bill |access-date=July 19, 2019}} He was named to his fifth career and third consecutive Pro Bowl, and his third first-team All-Pro,{{Cite web |date=January 6, 2017 |title=Three rookies, Matt Ryan among players named to All-Pro team |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/three-rookies-matt-ryan-among-players-named-to-all-pro-team-0ap3000000770458 |access-date=October 21, 2022 |website=NFL.com}} and was ranked second by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2017 as the highest ranked defensive player.{{Cite web |title=2017 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2017-nfl-top-100.htm |access-date=October 21, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

{{See also|2017 Denver Broncos season}}

File:Von Miller 2017.jpg in 2017]]

On December 19, 2017, Miller was named to his sixth Pro Bowl.{{Cite web |date=December 19, 2017 |title=NFL announces 2018 Pro Bowl rosters |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/updated-player-rosters-for-2018-pro-bowl-in-orlando-0ap3000000895772 |access-date=December 23, 2017 |website=NFL.com}} Miller was named the 2018 Pro Bowl defensive MVP.{{Cite news |last=Jhabvala |first=Nicki |date=January 28, 2018 |title=Von Miller named Pro Bowl defensive MVP after win-sealing strip-sack |language=en-US |work=The Denver Post |url=https://www.denverpost.com/2018/01/28/von-miller-pro-bowl-defensive-mvp/ |access-date=October 3, 2018}} In the 2017 season, he recorded his fourth consecutive season with at least 10 sacks.{{Cite web |title=Von Miller 2017 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MillVo00/gamelog/2017/ |access-date=October 3, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He was ranked ninth by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2018.{{Cite web |last=Heath |first=Jon |date=June 26, 2018 |title=WATCH: Von Miller ranked No. 9 on NFL Top 100 list |url=https://broncoswire.usatoday.com/2018/06/26/denver-broncos-news-watch-von-miller-ranked-no-9-on-nfl-top-100-list/ |access-date=July 19, 2019 |website=Broncos Wire |language=en}}

{{See also|2018 Denver Broncos season}}

In the Broncos' 2018 season opener against the Seahawks, Miller recorded three sacks and seven total tackles in the 27–24 victory.{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=September 10, 2018 |title=Von Miller wrecks Seahawks on three-sack day |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/von-miller-wrecks-seahawks-on-three-sack-day-0ap3000000960484 |access-date=October 3, 2018 |website=NFL.com |language=en}} In week 11, Miller intercepted Philip Rivers and returned it 42 yards to set up a touchdown, which helped ignite a 23–22 comeback win over the Los Angeles Chargers, earning him AFC Defensive Player of the Week.{{Cite web |last=Knoblach |first=Austin |date=November 21, 2018 |title=Samson Ebukam, Saquon Barkley among Players of the Week |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000990812/article/samson-ebukam-barkley-among-players-of-the-week |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181122005417/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000990812/article/samson-ebukam-barkley-among-players-of-the-week |archive-date=November 22, 2018 |access-date=July 19, 2019 |website=NFL.com}}

During the 2018 season, Miller recorded his 100th career sack (including postseason sacks), becoming the fifth-fastest player in NFL history to do so.{{Cite web |last=Fredrickson |first=Kyle |date=November 24, 2018 |title=Von Miller's sack success a result of approach |url=http://www.timescall.com/ci_32290965/von-millers-sack-success-result-approach |access-date=July 19, 2019 |website=Longmont Times-Call |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Fredrickson |first=Kyle |date=November 25, 2018 |title=Chase to 100: Von Miller's sack milestone result of "scientific" approach |url=https://www.denverpost.com/2018/11/25/von-miller-sack-scientific-approach-broncos/ |access-date=July 19, 2019 |website=The Denver Post |language=en-US}} He was also selected to the 2019 Pro Bowl as a starting outside linebacker, which was his seventh career and fifth consecutive Pro Bowl.{{Cite web |date=December 18, 2018 |title=NFL reveals rosters for 2019 Pro Bowl in Orlando |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-reveals-rosters-for-2019-pro-bowl-in-orlando-0ap3000001001792 |access-date=January 1, 2019 |website=NFL.com}} He was ranked 10th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2019.{{Cite web |title=2019 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2019-nfl-top-100.htm |access-date=October 21, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

{{See also|2019 Denver Broncos season}}

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In week 4 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Miller sacked Gardner Minshew twice in the 26–24 loss. Miller's second sack of the game was the 100th sack of his career.{{cite web |title=Fournette leads Jags' 26–24 comeback over Broncos |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128097 |website=ESPN |date=2019-09-29 |access-date=September 29, 2019 |agency=Associated Press}}

He was also selected to the 2020 Pro Bowl as a starting outside linebacker, which was his eighth career and sixth consecutive Pro Bowl.{{Cite web |title=2019 NFL Pro Bowlers |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2019/probowl.htm |access-date=October 21, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He was ranked 26th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2020.{{Cite web |title=2020 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2020-nfl-top-100.htm |access-date=October 21, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He was named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame All-Decade Team for the 2010s.{{Cite web |title=Pro Football Hall of Fame All-Decade Teams – 2010s |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/ |access-date=October 21, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

{{See also|2020 Denver Broncos season}}

During practice on September 8, 2020, Miller suffered what was called a "freak injury near the ankle", and season-ending surgery was feared to be required. An MRI the next day revealed that the injury was a dislocated peroneal tendon, and Miller was subsequently placed on injured reserve.{{cite web |title=Source: Broncos' Miller (Ankle) could miss season |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29840388/broncos-von-miller-suffers-potential-season-ending-ankle-injury |website=ESPN |date=2020-09-08 |last1=Legwold |first1=Jeff |access-date=October 21, 2022}}{{Cite web |last=Maya |first=Adam |date=September 9, 2020 |title=Broncos LB von Miller suffered dislocated peroneal tendon in ankle |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/broncos-lb-von-miller-suffered-dislocated-peroneal-tendon-in-ankle |access-date=October 21, 2022 |website=NFL.com}}

{{See also|2021 Denver Broncos season}}

In March 2021, the Broncos exercised the 2021 year option in Miller's contract.{{cite news |title=Broncos to pick up Von Miller's contract option for 2021 season |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-to-pick-up-von-miller-s-contract-option-for-2021-season |date=2021-03-16 |work=Denver Broncos |last1=Swanson |first1=Ben |access-date=April 5, 2021}} His contract, which entered its final year, guarantees $7 million of his base salary of $17.5 million in 2021.{{cite news |title=Denver Broncos exercise option on Von Miller |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/31075280/sources-denver-broncos-exercise-option-von-miller |date=2021-03-16 |work=ESPN |last1=Legwold |first1=Jeff |access-date=April 5, 2021}}

Miller recorded {{frac|4|1|2}} sacks and 17 tackles in six games.{{Cite web |last=Heath |first=Jon |date=November 2021 |title=Von Miller leaves Denver as Broncos' all-time leader in sacks |url=https://broncoswire.usatoday.com/2021/11/01/denver-broncos-von-miller-is-teams-all-time-leader-in-sacks/ |access-date=November 1, 2021 |website=BroncosWire}} Miller earned AFC Defensive Player of the Month for September.{{Cite web |last=Alper |first=Josh |date=September 30, 2021 |title=Von Miller is the AFC defensive player of the month |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/09/30/von-miller-is-the-afc-defensive-player-of-the-month/ |access-date=October 21, 2022 |website=ProFootballTalk |language=en-US}} He sprained his ankle against the Cleveland Browns on October 21, 2021, which ended up being his final game as a Bronco.{{Cite magazine |last=Jackson |first=Wilton |date=October 21, 2021 |title=Broncos' Von Miller Injures Ankle vs. Browns |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2021/10/22/broncos-von-miller-injury-ruled-out-ankle-browns |access-date=October 21, 2022 |magazine=Sports Illustrated |language=en-us}}

{{See also|2021 Los Angeles Rams season}}

Miller was traded to the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for second and third-round draft picks in the 2022 NFL draft on November 1, 2021.{{Cite news |last=Shook |first=Nick |date=November 1, 2021 |title=Broncos trade star LB Von Miller to Rams for two 2022 NFL Draft picks |work=NFL.com |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/broncos-trade-star-lb-von-miller-to-rams |access-date=November 1, 2021}} At the time of the trade, Miller was the longest-tenured Bronco, and the only remaining nonspecial-teams player from Denver's Super Bowl 50 roster. In an emotional interview following his trade, Miller held back tears, saying, "I love Broncos Country. When I said 'Broncos for life,' I meant that. It was an honor and a privilege to play here."{{Cite web |last=DelVecchio |first=Steve |date=November 2021 |title=Watch: Von Miller fought back tears after trade |url=https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/watch_von_miller_fought_back_tears_after_trade/s1_127_36307244 |access-date=November 1, 2021 |website=YardBarker}} Miller chose to wear number 40 for the Rams, his number at Texas A&M, with the familial blessing of Rams legend Elroy Hirsch, since his number 58 was taken by Justin Hollins.{{Cite web |last=Arthur |first=Kenneth |date=November 1, 2021 |title=Von Miller to wear number 40 with Rams |url=https://www.turfshowtimes.com/2021/11/1/22758467/von-miller-wear-number-40-with-rams-elroy-hirsch |access-date=October 21, 2022 |website=Turf Show Times |language=en}}

In week 10, Miller made his Rams debut and tallied three tackles in a 31–10 loss to the San Francisco 49ers.{{Cite web |title=Los Angeles Rams at San Francisco 49ers – November 15th, 2021 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202111150sfo.htm |access-date=October 21, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In week 15, a 20–10 home win against Seattle, Miller notched his first sack as a Ram against Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson.{{Cite web |title=Seattle Seahawks at Los Angeles Rams – December 21st, 2021 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202112210ram.htm |access-date=October 21, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In week 16, Miller recorded a sack against Kirk Cousins in a 30–23 road win over the Minnesota Vikings.{{Cite web |title=Los Angeles Rams at Minnesota Vikings – December 26th, 2021 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202112260min.htm |access-date=October 21, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In week 17, Miller had his best game as a Ram by notching two sacks and five tackles, including the game-sealing sack on Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley in the 20–19 victory.{{Cite web |title=Los Angeles Rams at Baltimore Ravens – January 2nd, 2022 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202201020rav.htm |access-date=October 21, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Overall in the 2021 season, Miller recorded 50 tackles, {{frac|9|1|2}} sacks, one pass defended, and one forced fumble in 15 games played.{{Cite web |last=DaSilva |first=Cameron |date=November 1, 2021 |title=Rams reveal Von Miller's jersey number |url=https://theramswire.usatoday.com/2021/11/01/rams-von-miller-trade-jersey-number-college/ |access-date=November 2, 2021 |website=Rams Wire}} In Super Bowl LVI against the Cincinnati Bengals,{{Cite web |title=Super Bowl LVI – Los Angeles Rams vs. Cincinnati Bengals – February 13th, 2022 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202202130cin.htm |access-date=March 25, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Miller recorded two sacks in the Rams' 23–20 victory.{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=February 13, 2022 |title=Los Angeles Rams win Super Bowl LVI |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/super-bowl-lvi-what-we-learned-from-rams-win-over-bengals |access-date=February 13, 2022 |website=NFL.com}} His multiple-sack performance makes him only the second player to ever have multiple Super Bowl games with multiple sacks. The other is Justin Tuck of the New York Giants. He also tied Charles Haley's record for most career Super Bowl sacks at {{frac|4|1|2}} sacks, despite playing in three fewer Super Bowls than Haley.{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Michael David |date=February 14, 2022 |title=Von Miller has 4.5 sacks in Super Bowls, tying Charles Haley for the most ever |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2022/02/14/von-miller-has-4-5-sacks-in-super-bowls-tying-charles-haley-for-the-most-ever/ |access-date=October 21, 2022 |website=ProFootballTalk |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Kerr |first=Jeff |date=February 14, 2022 |title=Super Bowl 2022: Von Miller ties career record for sacks, dedicates victory to Demaryius Thomas |url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/super-bowl-2022-von-miller-ties-career-record-for-sacks-dedicates-victory-to-demaryius-thomas/ar-AATQrZP |access-date=February 16, 2022 |website=CBS Sports}} He was ranked 93rd by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2022.{{Cite web |title=2022 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2022-nfl-top-100.htm |access-date=October 21, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

{{See also|2022 Buffalo Bills season}}

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On March 16, 2022, Miller signed with the Buffalo Bills on a six-year, $120 million deal.{{Cite web |last=Glab |first=Maddy |date=March 16, 2022 |title=Bills agree to terms with Von Miller |url=https://www.buffalobills.com/news/bills-agree-to-terms-with-von-miller |access-date=October 21, 2022 |website=BuffaloBills.com}} In his debut with the team, he recorded two sacks, two quarterback hits, and three tackles for loss in a 31–10 Bills victory over his former team, the Rams in the NFL Kickoff Game.{{cite web |title=QB Josh Allen throws 3 TD passes as Buffalo Bills open season with 31–10 win at Los Angeles Rams |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/34553316/qb-josh-allen-throws-3-td-passes-buffalo-bills-open-season-31-10-win-los-angeles-rams |website=ESPN |date=2022-09-08 |last1=Getzenberg |first1=Alaina |access-date=September 9, 2022}} During a Thanksgiving Day game in Detroit against the Lions, Miller exited with an apparent knee injury. The next day, Miller was confirmed to be out for at least 2–4 weeks. He was placed on injured reserve on December 1, 2022.{{Cite tweet |user=BuffaloBills |number=1598406582445842434 |title=We're placing @VonMiller on IR. #BillsMafia}} During exploratory surgery on his knee, Miller was found to have torn his ACL and would miss the remainder of the season.{{cite news |title=Bills star LB Von Miller out for season with ACL injury |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/35204160/bills-star-lb-von-miller-torn-acl-season |date=2022-12-07 |work=ESPN |last1=Getzenberg |first1=Alaina |access-date=December 8, 2022}}

{{See also|2023 Buffalo Bills season}}

Miller was placed on the reserve/PUP list to start the 2023 season.{{Cite web |last=White |first=Alec |date=July 25, 2023 |title=Buffalo Bills made these transactions ahead of Training Camp |url=https://www.buffalobills.com/news/buffalo-bills-made-these-transactions-ahead-of-training-camp |access-date=July 25, 2023 |website=BuffaloBills.com}}{{Cite web |last=White |first=Alec |date=August 29, 2023 |title=Bills announce moves to get to 53-man roster |url=https://www.buffalobills.com/news/bills-announce-moves-to-get-to-53-man-roster |access-date=February 18, 2024 |website=BuffaloBills.com}} He was activated on October 7, 2023.{{cite web | title=Bills activate Von Miller from the Reserve/PUP list | website=BuffaloBills.com | date=October 7, 2023 | url=https://www.buffalobills.com/news/bills-activate-von-miller-from-the-reserve-pup-list#:~:text=The%20Bills%20announced%20that%20Von,for%20Sunday's%20game%20vs%20Jacksonville. | access-date=September 7, 2024}} On November 30, 2023, he was accused of abusing his pregnant girlfriend. There was a warrant out for his arrest before he ultimately turned himself in and was released on $5,000 bond.{{Cite web |last=Rose |first=Andy |last2=Martin |first2=Jill |last3=Close |first3=David |last4=Morse |first4=Ben |date=November 30, 2023 |title=Arrest warrant issued for Buffalo Bills linebacker Von Miller |url=https://www.cnn.com/2023/11/30/sport/von-miller-buffalo-bills-arrest-warrant-spt-intl/index.html |access-date=December 1, 2023 |website=CNN |language=en}}

Miller struggled after returning from his ACL injury and fell behind other Bills edge rushers on the depth chart during the season.{{Cite web |last=White |first=Alec |date=December 31, 2023 |title=Buffalo Bills inactives list for Week 17 vs. Patriots |url=https://www.buffalobills.com/news/buffalo-bills-inactives-list-for-week-17-vs-patriots |access-date=January 23, 2024 |website=BuffaloBills.com |language=en}} In what was by far the least productive season of his career, Miller collected three combined tackles and zero sacks in twelve regular season games for Buffalo.{{Cite web |title=Von Miller 2023 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MillVo00/gamelog/2023/ |access-date=February 18, 2024 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He also added two combined tackles during the Bills' playoff run, which ended in the AFC Divisional Round when the team lost to the Kansas City Chiefs by a final score of 27–24.{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round – Kansas City Chiefs at Buffalo Bills – January 21st, 2024 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202401210buf.htm |access-date=February 18, 2024 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

{{See also|2024 Buffalo Bills season}}

In October, Miller was given a four-game suspension without pay for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy.{{cite web |title=NFL suspends Bills linebacker Miller for four games |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/american-football/articles/c30l6ej66m1o |date=2024-10-02 |last1=Brotherton |first1=Alex |publisher=BBC Sport |access-date=October 2, 2024}}{{cite web |title=Bills' Miller suspended 4 games for violating policy |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/41555418/von-miller-suspended-4-games-violating-conduct-policy |website=ESPN |date=2024-10-01 |last1=Getzenberg |first1=Alaina |access-date=October 2, 2024}} In the 2024 season, Miller finished with six sacks.{{Cite web |title=Von Miller 2024 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MillVo00/gamelog/2024/ |access-date=2025-01-23 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}} In the Divisional Round against the Baltimore Ravens, Miller recovered a fumble forced by Damar Hamlin and returned it 39 yards to help set up the Bills on an eventual touchdown score in the 27–25 win.{{cite web | last=Wojton | first=Nick | title=Von Miller scoops fumble, Bills turn it into touchdown vs. Ravens (video) | website=Bills Wire|publisher=USA Today | date=2025-01-19 | url=https://billswire.usatoday.com/2025/01/19/von-miller-fumble-recovery-buffalo-bills-touchdonw-baltimore-ravens-josh-allen-lamar-jackson-nfl/ | access-date=2025-01-23}}

On March 9, 2025, Miller was released by the Bills.{{Cite web |date=2025-03-09 |title=Von Miller: Set to be released |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/von-miller-set-to-be-released/ |access-date=2025-03-09 |website=CBS Sports |language=}}

As of his departure from the team in 2021, Miller holds five Broncos franchise records for sacks, including:

• Career ({{frac|110|1|2}} sacks){{Cite press release |title=2020 Denver Broncos Media Guide |url=https://media.denverbroncos.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2020_denver_broncos_media_guide.pdf |pages=140–41}}
• Single season ({{frac|18|1|2}} in 2012){{Cite press release |title=2020 Denver Broncos Media Guide |url=https://media.denverbroncos.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2020_denver_broncos_media_guide.pdf |pages=140–41}}
• Playoff career ({{frac|6|1|2}}){{Cite press release |title=2020 Denver Broncos Media Guide |url=https://media.denverbroncos.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2020_denver_broncos_media_guide.pdf |pages=605}}
• Single playoff season (5 in 2015){{Cite web |title=NFL Sacks Single-Season Playoffs Leaders (Since 1982) |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/leaders/sacks_single_season_playoffs.htm |access-date=October 21, 2022 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}
• Single playoff game ({{frac|2|1|2}} on both January 24, 2016, against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship and February 7, 2016, against the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50){{Cite press release |title=2020 Denver Broncos Media Guide |url=https://media.denverbroncos.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2020_denver_broncos_media_guide.pdf |pages=605}}

• Most sacks in the Super Bowl – {{frac|4|1|2}} (50, LVI) (tied with Charles Haley){{Cite web |last=Heath |first=Jon |date=February 14, 2022 |title=Von Miller made NFL history in Super Bowl LVI |url=https://broncoswire.usatoday.com/2022/02/14/super-bowl-history-von-miller-most-super-bowl-sacks/ |access-date=February 14, 2022 |publisher=USA Today|website=Broncos Wire}}

Miller was born in Dallas, Texas to parents Von and Gloria Miller and grew up in the Dallas suburb of DeSoto. His parents, who were both athletes in high school and college, own a power supply business. He has a younger brother Vinsynzie "Vins".{{Cite web |last=Mihoces |first=Gary |date=April 25, 2011 |title=Draft stud Von Miller is well-suited for labor fight and NFL |url=https://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2011-04-24-von-miller-cover_N.htm |access-date=October 21, 2022 |website=USA Today}} Having majored in poultry science at Texas A&M, Miller operates his own farm, raising chickens.{{Cite web |last=Trahan |first=Kevin |date=February 8, 2016 |title=Super Bowl MVP Von Miller is also a chicken farmer |url=https://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2016/2/8/10937696/von-miller-chicken-farmer-texas-am |access-date=February 8, 2016 |website=SBNation.com |quote="Miller, a poultry science minor at Texas A&M, is actually a chicken farmer."}} Miller has had two children with a longtime girlfriend.

In August 2013, Miller was arrested on a failure to appear warrant for driving-related charges in October 2012.{{Cite web |date=August 14, 2013 |title=Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller arrested on outstanding traffic warrant at Centennial Gun Club |url=http://www.thedenverchannel.com/web/kmgh/sports/broncos/denver-broncos-linebacker-von-miller-arrested-on-outstanding-traffic-warrant |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131016081856/http://www.thedenverchannel.com/web/kmgh/sports/broncos/denver-broncos-linebacker-von-miller-arrested-on-outstanding-traffic-warrant |archive-date=October 16, 2013 |website=The Denver Channel}} In September 2013, Miller was cited for speeding and driving with a suspended license in Arapahoe County, Colorado.{{Cite web |date=September 11, 2013 |title=Von Miller cited for driving without license, speeding |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/broncos/2013/09/11/denver-broncos-von-miller-leagl-trouble-driving-without-license/2796865/ |access-date=February 18, 2024 |website=USA Today |agency=Associated Press}}

In April 2018, while on a guided fishing tour off the coast of Florida, Miller is alleged to have illegally landed and improperly caught and released a hammerhead shark.{{cite web |title=Broncos LB Miller investigated for shark catch |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/23028603/denver-broncos-lb-von-miller-being-investigated-shark-catch-coast-miami |website=ESPN |date=2018-04-04 |access-date=April 5, 2018}}

On November 30, 2023, the Dallas Police Department issued an arrest warrant for Miller, alleging that he assaulted a pregnant woman. Miller turned himself in and posted a $5,000 bond and was released.{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/39013616/warrant-issued-bills-von-miller-alleged-assault|title=Warrant issued for Bills' Von Miller for alleged assault|date=November 30, 2023|last=Getzenberg|first=Alania|work=ESPN}} Multiple police sources claimed that the pregnant woman who accused him of assaulting her was in fact his girlfriend and that the incident happened at their home in Dallas on November 29, 2023.{{cite news|url=https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/buffalo-bills-nfl-von-miller-faces-arrest-in-dallas-texas-domestic-violence-case/287-2904617b-5d0d-4252-a321-28d8f61807f0|title=Star NFL linebacker Von Miller accused of assaulting pregnant girlfriend in Dallas, police sources say|first1=Rebecca|last1=Lopez|first2=Ryan|last2=Osbourne|publisher=WFAA|date=November 30, 2023|accessdate=November 30, 2023}}{{cite news|url=https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/sports/von-millers-pregnant-girlfriend-accuses-him-of-assault-in-dallas/3400461/|title=Von Miller's pregnant girlfriend accuses him of assault|first=Frank|last=Heinz|publisher=NBCDF|date=November 30, 2023|accessdate=November 30, 2023}} She was not hospitalized but was treated for minor injuries. She had previously accused him of assaulting her in 2021 as well although no charges were filed against him.{{cite news |title=NFL could still investigate, discipline Von Miller |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/nfl-could-still-investigate-discipline-von-miller |date=2021-03-05 |publisher=NBC Sports |access-date=November 30, 2023}} Despite the fact she was found to have abrasions on her left hand and bruises on her neck, abdomen and left bicep after she called the police in November 2023, the girlfriend later recanted the assault claim.{{cite news|url=https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/buffalo-bills-nfl-von-miller-faces-arrest-in-dallas-texas-domestic-violence-case/287-2904617b-5d0d-4252-a321-28d8f61807f0|first1=Rebecaa|last1=Lopez|first2=Ryan|last2=Osbourne|title=Von Miller, star NFL linebacker, arrested on charges of assaulting pregnant girlfriend in Dallas, police say |publisher=WFAA|date=November 30, 2023|accessdate=December 6, 2023}}{{cite news|url=https://www.si.com/nfl/cowboys/news/sad-insane-von-miller-pregnant-girlfriend-changes-story-on-domestic-violence-arrest-felony-dallas-buffalo-bills|title='Sad & Insane': Von Miller Pregnant Girlfriend Changes Story on Domestic Violence Arrest|first=Mike|last=Fisher|publisher=Sports Illustrated-Cowboys Fan Nation|date=December 1, 2023|accessdate=December 6, 2023}}

Miller was referenced in South Park during the season-20 episode "Oh, Jeez", when Gerald Broflovski is sent to Denmark under the alias "Ambassador Von Miller"; this has been one of the show's numerous references to the Broncos, as many characters living in the series's titular town are fans of the team.{{citation needed|date=October 2022}}

On March 8, 2016, Miller was announced as one of the celebrities who would compete on season 22 of Dancing with the Stars. He was partnered with professional dancer Witney Carson.{{cite web |title='Dancing With the Stars' 2016: Season 22 Celebrity Cast Revealed Live on 'GMA' |url=https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/dancing-stars-2016-season-22-celebrity-cast-revealed/story?id=37472389 |website=ABC News |date=2016-03-08 |access-date=March 8, 2016}} On May 2, 2016, during a double elimination, Miller and Carson were eliminated and finished the competition in eighth place.{{Cite magazine |date=March 29, 2016 |title=Von Miller DWTS |url=https://www.si.com/extra-mustard/2016/03/29/video-von-miller-dancing-stars-fine-farting-swearing-late |access-date=October 21, 2022 |magazine=Sports Illustrated |language=en-us}}

During a Celebrity Wheel of Fortune episode aired January 30, 2022 (the same date Miller's Rams played in the 2021 NFC Championship Game), Miller won the minimum $30,000 for his selected charity, Von's Vision.{{Cite web |last=Peters |first=Fletcher |date=January 31, 2022 |title='Celebrity Wheel of Fortune' Fans Blown Away by Von Miller's Double Appearances During NFL Game |url=https://decider.com/2022/01/31/von-miller-wins-celebrity-wheel-of-fortune/ |access-date=October 21, 2022 |website=Decider.com |language=en-US}}

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