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Von Miller<\/a> concluded his contract with the Commanders and is set to be an unrestricted free agent. When appearing on the Rich Eisen Show<\/a>, Miller made clear that if he isn\u2019t re-signed by Washington, he would like a return to the Denver Broncos.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cIf something were to happen and I\u2019m not a Washington Commander, then I would love to go to the Denver Broncos,\u201d Miller said. \u201cI didn\u2019t get that chance to have closure. I didn\u2019t get to walk into the stadium and be like, \u2018OK, this is my last game\u2019 or \u2018I\u2019m gonna do this with the fans.\u2019 I didn\u2019t get that closure. So, I would love to have closure with the Denver Broncos. And if, hey, the Commanders don\u2019t want me, the Denver Broncos don\u2019t want me, there\u2019s a team out there that\u2019s gonna pick me up that would love to have my tricks on their roster. I just play it by ear. This is my second time around doing it. I kind of know what to expect. Just got to make the best out of whatever decision I get.\u201d<\/p>\n Daniel Popper of The Athletic<\/a> takes a look at 14 prospects who the Chargers could consider with the No. 22 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft to address positions of need:<\/p>\n Popper notes that Auburn DE Keldric Faulk<\/a> has experience as an edge rusher and interior lineman, but might not be an \u201cimmediate impact\u201d prospect.\u00a0 When taking a look at free agents who could land big contracts on the open market, Tom Pelissero<\/a> could see Chiefs S Bryan Cook<\/a> earning the largest payday among free-agent safeties, around $15 million per year.<\/p>\n Looking for the latest NFL Insider News & Rumors?<\/p>\n Be sure to follow NFL Trade Rumors<\/a> on X.com<\/a>\u00a0and FACEBOOK<\/a>\u00a0for breaking NFL News and Rumors for all 32 teams!<\/p>\n
\nPopper\u2019s favorite edge rusher is Clemson\u2019s T.J. Parker<\/a>, who plays well as a pass rusher and run defender.\u00a0
\nPopper thinks Miami DE Akheem Mesidor<\/a> turning 25 before the NFL Draft will factor into his draft profile. Regardless, Popper could see him making an impact \u201cright away.\u201d\u00a0
\nAlthough Popper views Texas A&M DE Cashius Howell<\/a> as someone with upside as a pass rusher, he doesn\u2019t provide much impact as a run defender.\u00a0
\nPopper has some concerns about Oklahoma DE R Mason Thomas\u2019 smaller frame translating in the NFL.\u00a0
\nAs for their interior offensive line, Popper could see Penn State G Vega Ioane<\/a> being \u201clong gone\u201d by the time of Los Angeles\u2019 pick, given there is a lack of top-end guards in this year\u2019s class.\u00a0
\nPopper considers Florida DT Caleb Banks<\/a> as a \u201cbig, powerful, athletic interior player with eye-popping flashes.\u201d However, he was limited to just three games in 2025 because of a foot injury.\u00a0
\nPopper thinks Ohio State DT Kayden McDonald<\/a> would fit well alongside Teair Tart<\/a>.\u00a0
\nAs for Clemson DT Peter Woods<\/a>, Popper isn\u2019t as enamored of him as Banks or McDonald,\u00a0
\nRegardless of Tennessee CB Jermod McCoy<\/a> missing all of last season with a torn ACL, Popper points out that he is comfortable in press coverage and smothers receivers at the line of scrimmage.\u00a0
\nWith fellow Tennessee CB Colton Hood<\/a>, Popper could see him struggling in zone coverage if Los Angeles uses a similar system to what former DC Jesse Minter ran.\u00a0
\nPopper notes that Clemson CB Avieon Terrell<\/a> excels in both inside and outside roles and has good vision for zone coverage.\u00a0
\nPopper feels that South Carolina CB Brandon Cisse<\/a> struggled with locating the ball and attacking passes at their catch point.\u00a0
\nPopper views Oregon TE Kenyon Sadiq<\/a> as someone who is an \u201cobvious fit\u201d for OC Mike McDaniel<\/a>\u2018s system and can line up in multiple receiver roles.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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