Von Miller signed a one-year deal with the Commanders valued at $6.1 million, potentially reaching $10.5 million with incentives. His role will likely be as a rotational player, deployed primarily in passing situations. Although not an every-down player like he once was, Miller can still impact the game positively on later downs. The Commanders aim to utilize his experience for added depth in a defense that previously struggled against the run, and his past production indicates he still has value to contribute.
Miller finished with a 16.1% pressure rate last season, which ranked as 10th best in the league among players with 175+ pass rush snaps. Quinn isn't going to put Miller on the field on first and ten, or likely running situations, he's going to deploy Miller on third and forth downs, and let him use that trademark spin move to get the ball back to Washington.
While Miller isn't necessarily the same workhorse that he was with the Broncos, he can still come into the game on later downs and make a big impact.
Even though Miller will likely be utilized as a backup behind both Dorance Armstrong and Deatrich Wise Jr., this is a very low risk, high reward situation for Washington, adding extra depth to a defense that heavily struggled against the run last season.
They know exactly what they're getting into with Miller and they'll know how to manage him.
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