Cowboys welcome Von Miller's production and leadership to an inexperienced edge-rusher group
- Von Miller agreed to terms with the Dallas Cowboys and is expected to help both on the field and as a veteran presence for a young edge-rusher group.
- Miller is the NFL's active sack leader with 138.5 sacks in 203 games over 14 seasons and had nine sacks for Washington last season.
- Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said Miller will be used mainly as a pass rusher and will not be asked to play heavy snaps.
- Miller previously won Super Bowls with the Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Rams, and teammates say his championship experience adds value to the defense.
- Second-year outside linebacker Donovan Ezeiruaku said he expects to benefit from Miller's mentorship, comparing it to the early-career guidance Miller received from DeMarcus Ware.
Von Miller has joined the Dallas Cowboys, giving the team an established pass rusher at a position group that includes several young players. The move is expected to help the defense both in terms of production and leadership.
Miller arrives with a long track record. He is the NFL's active sack leader and recorded nine sacks for Washington last season. Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said the plan is to use him primarily in pass-rushing situations rather than as a high-snap player.
Teammates said Miller's championship history and overall experience stand out. He won Super Bowls with the Broncos and Rams, and the Cowboys believe that background will help a defense that is being shaped under new coordinator Christian Parker.
For younger players such as Donovan Ezeiruaku, the signing also offers a chance to learn from a veteran who has been through a similar path. Ezeiruaku said Miller has already spoken about mentoring him in a way similar to the guidance Miller once received from DeMarcus Ware.
牛仔队欢迎冯·米勒为年轻冲传组带来产出与经验
冯·米勒已经加入达拉斯牛仔队，这为球队在冲传位置上增加了一名经验丰富的球员。对于一组年轻的边线冲传手来说，这笔签约被视为既能补充场上产出，也能补充更衣室里的领导力。
米勒有着漫长而稳定的职业履历。他是NFL现役擒杀数最多的球员，去年在华盛顿队打出9次擒杀。牛仔队主教练布莱恩·肖滕海默表示，球队计划主要把他用在传球冲击场景中，不会要求他承担大量出场时间。
队友们认为，米勒的冠军经历和整体经验尤其重要。他曾随野马队和公羊队赢得超级碗，牛仔队希望这些背景能帮助新任防守协调员克里斯蒂安·帕克手下的防守组继续提升。
对于唐万·埃泽鲁阿库等年轻球员来说，这笔签约也意味着有机会向一名资深球员学习。埃泽鲁阿库说，米勒已经表示会像自己当年从德马库斯·韦尔那里得到帮助那样，去指导他成长。