Von Miller's ideal landing spot could be with another NFC contender

Veteran linebacker Von Miller became a free agent in 2026 after spending just one season with the Washington Commanders. Miller signed with the team after witnessing the stellar 2024 performance, but the Commanders could not repeat what they did in 2024 in 2025, in large part due to injuries.

Miller is a 14-year veteran in the NFL, and while he still has some juice left in the tank, his age plays a part in how other teams view him. So, if he's not going to re-sign with the Commanders (possible, but unlikely), where should he look? A recent CBS Sports article suggested the Green Bay Packers would be an ideal landing spot for Miller. Miller could thrive in a part-time role behind Micah Parsons.

Von Miller chose to sign with the Washington Commanders in 2025 after seeing them finish as the 2024 NFC runners-up behind Jayden Daniels' NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year performance. Then, the 2025 season went completely downhill with Daniels and others dealing with injury issues. Coach Dan Quinn moved on from both offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury and defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. Washington finished with the 22nd-ranked scoring offense (20.9 points per game) and the 27th-ranked scoring defense (26.5) in a year that ended with a 5-12 record.

However, Miller did his best at age 36: he led Washington with 9.0 sacks. His 138.5 career sacks are the most by an active player, so even at the age of 37 in 2026, he can be of value even though he's far from his Super Bowl 50 MVP-level prime.

Miller makes plenty of sense on the Packers, given Micah Parsons' situation. Parsons is recovering from a torn ACL. Miller would be an ideal addition to hold down the fort at the edge rusher spot opposite former first-round pick Lukas Van Ness until Parsons gets back. Once he does, Miller could be a situational pass rusher for the Packers, a team whose +1500 odds to win the Super Bowl are the seventh-best in the NFL, according to DraftKings Sportsbook. Even though Green Bay is known as a team that can be free agent-averse, general manager Brian Gutekunst signed veteran defensive tackle Javon Hargrave to hold down the fort until Devonte Wyatt can return from his injury. Miller would be a similar signing.

The Commanders' failures in 2025 do not rest on Miller's shoulders, and he definitely still has something to offer to teams looking for depth. The Packers aren't a bad choice for Miller, for all the reasons the article indicates. While it was a down year for the Commanders, Miller recorded nine sacks and 26 total tackles. His nine sacks led the team, which were his most since 2021, when he had 9.5.

If the Commanders run out of options, there's a chance they could approach Miller with a new contract, but it's unlikely. Washington spent significant resources on edge rushers this offseason, signing Odafe Oweh, K'Lavon Chaisson, and Charles Omenihu.

Miller can still play, and he wants to keep playing. He proved last season that he can still be productive in the right role.

This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Washington Commanders: Where will Von Miller play in 2026?