Let’s state the obvious: Miller is at a different point in his career than he was with the Denver Broncos, when he had multiple Pro Bowls and double-digit sack seasons. He turned 36 this year, which makes him one of the oldest active players in the league. His role, whatever it will be with the Commanders in 2025, is not going to be what it was with the Broncos.
However, Miller still has plenty of juice left to be impactful in the league, and a couple of stats from last season proved it.
Miller, who most recently played for the Buffalo Bills, recorded an average pass-rush get-off of .69 seconds, according to Next Gen Stats, making it the quickest number in the league. That means it was quicker than Myles Garrett and Nick Bosa (both tied for second with .70).
Miller recorded six sacks in 2024, which is tied for the third lowest total in his career, but he also proved that he can still harass opposing quarterbacks. He generated a pressure rate of 17.9%, which ranked fifth among pass-rushers with at least 150 pass attempts.
Miller isn’t likely to be a starter for the Commanders in 2025, but the coaching staff has proven that they can get the most out of a player’s skill set. As long as he is put in the right role, Miller can still be effective.