Buffalo Bills linebacker Von Miller arrived last season when the Bills struck big and signed him in free agency.
However, the Bills didn’t see the production they expected when they drafted Miller.
Facing the New England Patriots last weekend, Miller was inactive and listed as a healthy scratch.
He explained why he was inactive and said it was “the right decision” not to play.
“I’m my own biggest critic and from my perspective I didn’t play up to standards,” Miller said.
As the Bills prepare for their Week 18 season finale against the Miami Dolphins, with playoff implications on the line, they could be without Miller.
He said he doesn’t know if he will be active Sunday night. Last season, in his first season with the Bills, Miller started 11 games.
He was productive as a pass rusher, recording eight sacks and a forced fumble in those games.
Additionally, he added 21 tackles on two pass deflections on the season. During Buffalo’s Thanksgiving game against the Detroit Lions last year, Miller tore his anterior cruciate ligament and was out for the rest of the season.
This season, Miller played eleven games. He has only three tackles to his credit this season and hasn’t been as disruptive a force on defense as usual.
Von Miller became a free agent in the 2022 offseason after becoming a second-time Super Bowl champion when he helped the Los Angeles Rams win Super Bowl LVI.
During his free agency, Miller received a lot of interest from several teams. Ultimately, the Buffalo Bills had great success and won the Miller sweepstakes, signing him to a six-year, $120 million contract.
At the time of his signing, Miller was guaranteed $45 million. The Bills have the option to move on from Miller after the 2024 season, which would pay Miller $52.4 million.
Miller could also take a pay cut if he accepts it. His production may have slowed due to his age, as he recovered from a torn ACL and simply lost his edge as a primary passer.
It will be interesting to see what the Bills do regarding Miller’s future this offseason.
