Von Miller’s one-year deal with the Washington Commanders became official on Monday when he reported to Ashburn to sign his contract ahead of training camp. So, what number will Miller wear for the Commanders in 2025?
Miller will wear No. 24 next season, the same number he shared on his Instagram page last when he broke the news that he signed with Washington.
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Why No. 24?
Miller spoke with Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post and explained.
Miller gave three reasons for wanting to wear No. 24. In a way to acknowledge his mentor and friend, Hall of Fame cornerback Champ Bailey, he’ll wear the number that Bailey wore for his entire career, which included five years in Washington. Miller’s first three NFL seasons coincided with Bailey’s final three seasons with the Broncos.
Miller wore No. 58 for the first 11 seasons of his career until he was traded to the Los Angeles Rams at the 2021 NFL trade deadline. He wore No. 40 during his time with the Rams and with the Buffalo Bills, where he played the last three seasons.
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It will be strange to see an edge rusher wearing No. 24 for the Commanders. Several players have worn No. 24 since Bailey departed after the 2003 season, most notably Shawn Springs, Josh Norman and Antonio Gibson. Cornerback Michael Davis wore the number in 2024, his only season with the Commanders.
This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Von Miller picks his number for the Commanders and explains why