Buffalo Bills release All-Pro defender with two Super Bowl rings

The Buffalo Bills never got what they expected out of Von Miller.

Randy Gurzi | Mar 9, 2025

Buffalo Bills linebacker Von Miller gets off the line against the Giants. / Jamie Germano/Rochester Democrat and Chronicle / USA TODAY NETWORK

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The Buffalo Bills knew they couldn't keep Von Miller at his current salary. The veteran pass rusher was going to account for $23.8 million against the cap this season, which is why he's been predicted as a casualty throughout the offseason.

Days before free agency began, the Bills decided to pull the trigger, saying goodbye to Miller after three seasons with Buffalo.

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Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport were the first to break the news and Adam Schefter added that it creates $8.4 million in cap space. That means Miller is designated a pre-June 1 cut, which comes with a dead hit of $15.4 million this year.

The #Bills are releasing pass-rusher Von Miller, per me and @TomPelissero.

Miller is set to turn 36 years old before the 2025 season, and Buffalo makes the move now. Both sides, however, are open to a return. pic.twitter.com/1i8jBBvDnL
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 9, 2025

Miller has expressed a desire to return to Buffalo and a reunion is still on the table according to reports.

In three seasons, Miller has given the Bills 41 tackles, 14 sacks, and one forced fumble. A seven-time All-Pro, and two-time Super Bowl winner (who also took home the MVP award in Super Bowl 50), Miller has been one of the best defensive players in the NFL throughout his career.

At 36 years of age, however, he's not the same threat he once was. That's why this move was necessary. The Bills simply couldn't afford him at that pay rate.