Eight-time Pro Bowler Von Miller is heading to the Dallas Cowboys, and if you watched the recent 17-7 beatdown by Dallas against our Hawks, you already know what kind of defensive challenge that team can bring. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported the two sides agreed to a one-year deal, a move that Adam Schefter first broke, and it’s a stark reminder of the talent the rest of the league is stacking up.
The Sack Artist Is Still Hungry, And Dallas Just Grabbed Him
Don’t let the age fool you, Miller is still a force on the field. The 37-year-old finished 2025 with nine sacks for the Washington Commanders, his highest total since 2021. Yeah, he only played 36.9 percent of the snaps, but his effectiveness as a pass-rusher? That speaks for itself. This guy’s legacy is already secure, no doubt. Three-time All-Pro, Super Bowl 50 MVP, Pro Football Hall of Fame’s All-Decade team for the 2010s , Canton is calling his name. But you know what? He’s still chasing history. Miller’s tied with DeMarcus Ware for ninth on the all-time sack list with 138.5. Four more sacks in 2026 would put him in sixth, past legends like Terrell Suggs and Michael Strahan. That’s some serious motivation for a veteran looking to prove he’s still got it, even if he’s not an every-down guy anymore. Dallas knows they’re getting situational value, a veteran presence who can still elude blockers.
What This Means for the NFC, and Early Season Form for the Hawks
Before signing Miller, the Cowboys had $18.5 million in cap space, per Overthecap.com. They know what they’re doing adding a proven, albeit older, talent to their front seven. Miller expressed a hope to reunite with the Commanders after their season, but aligning with Dan Quinn, a coach with a ton of defensive experience, was a sound decision for him.
For the Emerald City, this is just another reminder of the early season grind. We saw Dallas’s defense in action, shutting down our offense to a measly 7 points. While Miller wasn’t there for that game, it highlights the type of tough defensive matchups our Hawks are already facing. Our squad, led by Sam Darnold, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and Cooper Kupp on offense, and Mike Macdonald’s defense, is going to have to bring it every week.
We’re in the thick of the regular season now, and every game matters. The early form of our Seahawks is crucial. We gotta see our guys bounce back and show that fight. Keep your eyes on the next game, 12s. This early season stretch is about finding our rhythm and showing the league we’re ready.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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