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John Keim
Edge rusher Von Miller will not be an costly addition for the Washington Commanders. Miller’s one-year deal pays him $6.1 million, a supply confirmed Saturday, with the flexibility for him to make extra.
Miller agreed to a cope with the Commanders on Wednesday and will likely be at their facility Monday to take his bodily and signal the contract. He could make as much as $10.5 million via incentives, the supply mentioned.
Washington veterans report back to coaching camp Tuesday, with their first observe a day later.
Miller, 36, is anticipated to be a cross rush specialist for Washington and can arrive with 129.5 profession sacks, together with six final season with the Buffalo Payments.
The Commanders ranked eleventh within the NFL with 43 sacks final season however recorded simply 5 within the fourth quarter; solely two groups fared worse within the remaining quarter-hour. That is one motive why opposing quarterbacks posted a 74.8 Complete QBR within the fourth quarter; three groups had been worse.
Washington centered on its defensive position within the offseason, including defensive tackles Javon Kinlaw and Eddie Goldman and defensive ends Deatrich Clever Jr. and Jacob Martin. The Commanders bolstered the entrance to assist enhance towards the run after ending thirtieth on this space final season. However in addition they needed extra cross rush assist after failing to lure veterans resembling DeMarcus Lawrence and Joey Bosa throughout free company.
NFL Community was the primary to report the financial phrases of the deal.
