When Von Miller came to the Buffalo Bills, the veteran pass rusher already had a decorated resume. The future Hall of Famer was a two-time Super Bowl champion, and he was determined to win his third with Buffalo. But Miller’s time with the Bills over three years was up and down. At points, he showed exactly why general manager Brandon Beane brought him to the team in 2022. Other times, he battled injuries, legal accusations and suspensions.
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Buffalo Bills linebacker Von Miller talks to the media during the locker cleanout day at One Bills Drive, Monday, Jan. 27, 2025. Derek Gee/Buffalo News
Here’s a timeline of Miller’s stint with Buffalo.
March 16, 2022: Miller joins Bills
A free agent fresh off his second Super Bowl win, Miller made waves when he signed with the Bills on a six-year, $120 million deal. A day later at his opening news conference, Miller declared: "It had to be something special. It had to be the Buffalo Bills."
June 4, 2022: Pass Rush Summit
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Miller hosted his sixth-annual Pass Rush Summit, a chance for pass rushers around the league to come learn from each other. AJ Epenesa, Greg Rousseau and Boogie Basham – then young Bills – all came to soak in more from their new veteran teammate.
Sept. 8, 2022: Bills debut
In his first game with the Bills, Miller faced his most recent team, the Los Angeles Rams. The Bills rolled to a 31-10 win in the NFL’s season opener, and Miller himself logged two sacks – his fourth multi-sack outing in an opening game. A few days before the game, Miller was announced as a team captain for the Bills.
Oct. 16, 2022: Two sacks on Pat
In a Bills’ win over the Kansas City Chiefs during the regular season, Miller sacked quarterback Patrick Mahomes twice. It was Miller’s second two-sack performance of his first season with the Bills.
Nov. 24, 2022: Knee injury
In a Thanksgiving Day game against the Lions in Detroit, Miller injured his knee and left the game. Initially, he was optimistic about it, claiming on his podcast that he would be back soon.
Dec. 1, 2022: Injured reserve
Instead of returning on the timeline he proposed, Miller was placed on injured reserve. An exploratory surgery found that his ACL was torn, and Miller needed surgery. It was the second ACL surgery of his career, though this one on the opposite knee.
Aug. 29, 2023: PUP List
Miller began the 2023 season on the Reserve/PUP list. Beane said this was a “very tough” decision, and that Miller was close, but the team wanted to “play it smart” with the veteran pass rusher. "Ultimately, long season,” Beane said at the time. “And we want Von for the stretch run."
Oct. 7, 2023: The return
Miller was activated and able to play. He made his return as the Bills played in London against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Oct. 8. Miller played 20 defensive snaps (22.7%) in his return.
Nov. 30, 2023: Warrant and arrest
During the Bills’ bye week, Miller was accused of a third-degree felony assault of a pregnant woman, the woman being his girlfriend. Miller turned himself in to police and posted bond. When he spoke to the media nearly a month later, he said the accusations were “100% false.” The team stood behind Miller, and he played the weekend after his arrest.
Dec. 31, 2023: Inactive against New England
Miller was a healthy scratch for the Bills’ second meeting with the New England Patriots.
Jan. 21, 2024: Another season ends
The Bills fall 27-24 to the Kansas City Chiefs in the playoffs to end their season. The defensive line came up short in the game. Miller tallied two tackles and played just 15 snaps.
Sept. 8, 2024: A new year
Miller logged one sack in the Bills’ season-opening win over the Arizona Cardinals to start his 2024 campaign.
Oct. 1, 2024: Miller suspended
The NFL announced that Miller was suspended for four games without pay for violating the league’s personal conduct policy. The suspension was related to Miller’s 2023 arrest. He returned to the field on Nov. 3 against the Miami Dolphins.
Jan. 19, 2024: Splash play
In the divisional-round win over the Baltimore Ravens, Miller recovered a fumble forced by Damar Hamlin and returned it 39 yards. The Bills offense would score off the takeaway, and go on to win a nailbiter. Still, the Bills fell to Kansas City again one week later, this time in the AFC championship.
March 9, 2025: Release
Miller, who turns 36 this month, was released by the Bills. The move opened up $8.4M in cap space.
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