Von Miller recently landed a one-year deal with the Dallas Cowboys. He’s barely in the building, and already, the guy’s in a battle for his jersey number. He’s got his eyes locked on No. 40, and he’s not simply hoping for it, he’s actively making offers to get it.
The Number Hustle is Real
Miller’s history with jersey numbers is a trip, for sure. He rocked 40 back in his Texas A&M days, and again during his stints with both the Rams and the Bills. But let’s not forget, he also wore 58 for nine seasons dominating with the Broncos, where he became an absolute legend. Turns out, that 58 is a “Denver thing” to him now, which makes sense, you know, loyalty and leaving a legacy. Last year with the Commanders, he had 24, but that’s already taken in Dallas.
The interesting part, and it shows the kind of team guy Miller is, came when he was asked about wearing 94. That’s a number legendary DeMarcus Ware wore for the Cowboys. Miller shut that down instantly, saying, “Nah, 94, that’s D-Ware. That’s D-Ware.” Respect. He played with Ware in Denver, even won Super Bowl 50 MVP alongside him. So, while he’s got respect for the past, his heart is clearly set on 40.
Luepke’s Unexpected Leverage
The only snag in Miller’s master plan? Fullback Hunter Luepke already owns No. 40 for the Cowboys. Miller himself admitted he doesn’t know what number he’ll end up with, acknowledging, “I know Hunter is 40.” But here’s where it gets spicy, and this is pure Miller right here.
He said, “But Hunter, we already started off on a great foot. I’m a team guy. Whatever it takes to get it done. I’m sure we can figure something out. Even if it doesn’t work out, that’s just how it’s supposed to be. I’m not going to get caught up in a number, but I did make some offers to him already that I feel like he can’t really.” That last part, “he can’t really” , the quote just cuts off! What kind of offers are we even talking about here? It sounds like some serious cash or some other wild perks are on the table for Luepke to give up his digits.
This jersey number drama is definitely one to watch with Miller joining the Cowboys. Will Luepke cave? What’s the price tag for a number when you’ve got a future Hall of Famer making an offer that “can’t really” be refused? It’s early in the season, but Miller is already making headlines, and this is just the beginning of his tenure in Dallas.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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