John Keim
Edge rusher Von Miller will not be an costly addition for the Washington Commanders. Miller's one-year deal pays him $6.1 million, a supply confirmed Saturday, with the power for him to make extra.
Miller agreed to a take care of the Commanders on Wednesday and might be at their facility Monday to take his bodily and signal the contract. He could make as much as $10.5 million by way of incentives, the supply stated.
Washington veterans report back to coaching camp Tuesday, with their first apply a day later.
Miller, 36, is predicted to be a move rush specialist for Washington and can arrive with 129.5 profession sacks, together with six final season with the Buffalo Payments.
The Commanders ranked eleventh within the NFL with 43 sacks final season however recorded simply 5 within the fourth quarter; solely two groups fared worse within the ultimate quarter-hour. That is one motive why opposing quarterbacks posted a 74.8 Whole QBR within the fourth quarter; three groups have been worse.
Washington targeted on its line of defense within the offseason, including defensive tackles Javon Kinlaw and Eddie Goldman and defensive ends Deatrich Sensible Jr. and Jacob Martin. The Commanders bolstered the entrance to assist enhance towards the run after ending thirtieth on this space final season. However additionally they wished extra move rush assist after failing to lure veterans reminiscent of DeMarcus Lawrence and Joey Bosa throughout free company.
NFL Community was the primary to report the financial phrases of the deal.
