Kansas City, MO – May 3, 2025
The Kansas City Chiefs sent shockwaves through the NFL Thursday, signing former Buffalo Bills and Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller to a one-year, $6 million deal. The three-time All-Pro and future Hall of Famer arrives to fortify Kansas City’s defense after a stinging 40-22 Super Bowl LIX loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
Miller, 36, notched six sacks in 13 games with the Bills in 2024, proving his tank still has fuel. With 129.5 career sacks and a Super Bowl 50 MVP trophy, his explosive edge-rushing fits Steve Spagnuolo’s blitz-heavy scheme like a glove. Coach Andy Reid didn’t hide his excitement: “Von’s a legend. He’s here to wreak havoc.”
The Chiefs needed a veteran spark after losing Mike Danna and nursing Charles Omenihu’s ACL recovery. Miller joins Chris Jones and Omenihu to form a fearsome pass rush, addressing a defense that managed just 39 sacks in 2024. His signing adds a storied presence to a unit craving redemption.
Kansas City absorbed Miller’s $6 million cap hit with $12.7 million in cap space, leveraging cuts to Danna and Nikko Remigio. The Chiefs, fresh off drafting Josh Simmons, Omarr Norman-Lott, Ashton Gillotte, Nohl Williams, Jalen Royals, Jeffrey Bassa, and Brashard Smith, see Miller as a missing piece.
GM Brett Veach called Miller “our X-factor.” With three remaining picks, including No. 226, Kansas City targets receiver depth to replace DeAndre Hopkins. Miller’s arrival, a seismic AFC West reunion, sets Chiefs Kingdom ablaze with 2025 Super Bowl dreams. His veteran grit promises to propel Mahomes’ juggernaut toward another ring.
