WATCH: Von Miller makes surprising free agency decision
Von Miller has made his free agency decision. And it’s a surprise destination.
Miller is heading to the Buffalo Bills on a six-year, $120 million deal, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Prior to Rapoport’s report, Miller confirmed he’s joining the Bills in an Instagram video.
“It’s been crazy, man,” Miller said. “Crazy four hours. Going back and forth, man. A lot of things that I love in LA, but I just wanted to let you know I’m coming to Buffalo. Bills Mafia, what’s good? Is 40 open?”
Miller, a former Texas A&M star, had plenty of suitors in free agency, including the Dallas Cowboys. Ultimately, he chose Buffalo, where he’ll join Leslie Frazier’s defense — and get himself paid. His new deal will make him the fifth-highest paid defensive player in the league, according to Spotrac.
Pro Football Network’s Aaron Wilson provided more details on Miller’s contract. It has $32 million guaranteed upon signing, $52 million guaranteed and a $53 million payout over the first three years.
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Miller played for Denver for nine full seasons before the Broncos traded him to the Los Angeles Rams last season. He helped the Rams to a Super Bowl title, and Los Angeles made a strong pursuit in free agency, according to Rapoport. But Buffalo “quietly” worked on the deal all day Wednesday and landed the eight-time Pro Bowler.
With Denver and Los Angeles in 2021, Miller totaled 50 tackles and 9.5 sacks. In 150 games in his career, he has 540 total tackles, 115.5 sacks and two interceptions en route to eight Pro Bowls and two Super Bowl rings with both teams.
Now, he’s heading to Buffalo to team up with Frazier and a Bills defense that ranked No. 1 in the NFL in total defense in 2021, holding teams to 4,637 total yards and totaled 42 sacks, which ranked No. 11 in the league.