Report: Dallas Cowboys could be appealing to highly coveted free agent defender
Randy Gregory sent the Dallas Cowboys through a whirlwind of emotions on Tuesday, originally agreeing to a five-year contract extension before deciding to sign with the Denver Broncos. Dallas will now be looking for a replacement pass rusher to put on the other side of Demarcus Lawrence.
According to Jane Slater of the NFL Network, former Denver player and recent Super Bowl champion Von Miller has “very strong interest” in becoming that replacement. After being traded to the Los Angeles Rams during the 2021 season, Miller is a free agent and the Cowboys could be appealing.
“Whiff on Randy Gregory but I’m told there is a very strong interest on Von Miller’s part in coming to Dallas,” Slater said. “Got a home very close to the facility.”
Miller is a native of the Dallas area, going to DeSoto High School — about 35 minutes southeast for AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. The defensive also attended Texas A&M, playing for the Aggies over four years before being drafted with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2011 NFL draft.
Slater went on to explain why the Cowboys are interested in Miller, besides him being one of the top pass rushers in the league and attempting to replace Gregory. She said some of the pressure could be taken off the Dallas offense thanks to how star-studded the defense would look.
“Why should the Cowboys pursue Von Miller?,” Slater said. “They could have the monster defense that can rush the passer in all situations and take the pressure off of Dak Prescott. For Von? Home outside of Dallas, no state income tax, Micah Parsons and DeMarcus Lawrence. Stay tuned.”
Von Miller teases Denver Broncos return before Dallas Cowboys reports
The Los Angeles Rams acquired Von Miller during this past season from the Denver Broncos. Los Angeles won a Super Bowl with Miller starring on defense. But now, Miller could be eyeing a return to the Broncos once he hits free agency in the coming weeks.
Miller teased a possible return to the Broncos on his Instagram story on Monday, and Pro Football Focus reporter Ari Meirov tweeted the images from Miller’s story. One post is questioning which jersey number he should wear in Broncos colors, and the other was a pretty clear message.
“I wonder if they will give me my old locker back?” Miller asked.
Now, with the signing of Gregory, Denver does not seem to need another pass rusher. With Miller open to other options now, Dallas could be the landing spot.