Former Broncos star and now Bills edge rusher isn't sacking QBs at the same rate as his prime. Nevertheless, the Broncos are wary.
The last time the Denver Broncos played in a playoff game, Von Miller took home Super Bowl MVP honors after totaling 2.5 sacks and forcing two fumbles in a 24-10 win over the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50. Nine years later, the Broncos have now returned to the postseason and they are set to play against the Buffalo Bills — and Von Miller.
Von Miller needed three snaps to make an extra $1.5 million on Sunday. Miller entered the season finale against the Jets one sack shy of a big contract incentive. Miller's reworked contract has sack benchmarks,
In a 23-16 loss to the New England Patriots on Sunday that ended the regular season, Buffalo's Von Miller secured his sixth sack, earning a $1.5 million roster bonus for the 35-year-old Bills veteran,
Buffalo is playing with house money but many Bills players are playing for extra cash and contract incentives.
Von Miller was MVP of Super Bowl 50 with the Broncos and played 10 seasons in Denver before the team traded him to the Rams in 2021.
If the Bills happen to win, some of Colorado’s finest steaks will be headed your way – but we look forward to a win on Sunday,” Diggins said.
Buffalo Bills pass-rusher Von Miller needed one sack against the New England Patriots to trigger a $1.5million bonus. Three plays later, Drake Maye was on the ground and Miller was celebrating. It
Nine seasons later, the Broncos are finally back in the playoffs. Super Bowl 50 MVP Von Miller will once again be on the field, but this time, Denver's former No. 2 overall pick will be wearing blue and white as a member of the Bills.
Buffalo Bills pass rusher Von Miller earned a $1.5 million bonus after recording a sack just 52 seconds into Sunday's game against the host New England Patriots.
However, linebacker Von Miller had a lot to play for in Week 18. Going into the finale, the former Denver Broncos star had recorded five sacks on the season. With just one sack against New England, he was able to cash in on a $1.5 million contract incentive bonus.