The Washington Commanders did not deliver a great season last year. Sliding back in every phase and finishing 5-12. Expectations were high after a deep run in 2024, but 2025 became a disappointment for the franchise and its fans.<\/p>\n
Von Miller, who spent last season with the Commanders, is a free agent. He hasn\u2019t retired, but he is already planning for life after football. Miller spent part of the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis learning about front-office work and what it takes to be a general manager. <\/p>\n
As Zac Stevens noted, \u201cVon Miller reportedly spent part of this week at the NFL combine learning about becoming a future GM.\u201d He was seen talking with personnel staff and soaking up scouting meetings.<\/p>\n
Off the field, Miller has been vocal about passing knowledge to younger players and moving into management when his playing days end. On his podcast, he said, per SI<\/a>, \u201cY\u2019all make room for me over there with the Denver Broncos,\u201d showing his wish to stay connected to the game. He also previously shadowed Brandon Beane, gaining hands-on exposure to roster building.<\/p>\n Miller signed with the Commanders for the 2025 season, but it concluded, leaving him a free agent. On the field last season, he produced a solid rotational showing, posting 9.0 sacks and six tackles for loss.<\/p>\n MORE: 2026 NFL Scouting Combine day 7: full schedule, how to watch last day of combine<\/a><\/p>\n Miller remains a playmaker on game day and is studying scouting off it, and mentoring young players. Whether he ends up in a GM office or back on a field, Von Miller is clearly building the next chapter.<\/p>\n \u2014 Enjoy free coverage of the top news & trending stories on The Big Lead <\/a>\u2014<\/p>\n NFL: 2026 NFL salary cap space rankings by team<\/a><\/p>\n NHL: Auston Matthews\u2019 Olympic gold, Donald Trump visit, draws surprising reaction in Toronto<\/a><\/p>\n MLB: Dodgers manager bothered by Tanner Scott quote<\/a><\/p>\n ENTERTAINMENT: Team USA hockey stars set for \u2018SNL\u2019 cameo after Winter Olympics<\/a><\/p>\n SPORTS MEDIA: NBC Sunday Night Football set to make major change for 2026 NFL season<\/a><\/p>\n