Von Miller left Buffalo after a salary-cap purge, landing with Washington for 2025. Buffalo freed about 8.4 million in cap space for 2025, hoping to reshape a defense still chasing a title. Miller's ACL tear in 2022 limited his production, but he still sits at 129.5 career sacks, ranking 16th all-time. In Week 1 he appeared on roughly 40% of snaps for Washington, signaling a versatile role as the team leans on veteran leadership.

The Commanders hope Miller's presence jump-starts their pass rush as they chase a championship, while Miller's passion for football endures. The Bills, meanwhile, gain financial flexibility that could fund future moves. This swap underlines both teams' ongoing rebuild trajectories and the fantasy implications at edge and IDP positions.