{"id":853449,"date":"2026-04-04T15:42:18","date_gmt":"2026-04-04T15:42:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/853449\/"},"modified":"2026-04-04T15:42:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T15:42:18","slug":"packers-connected-to-commanders-free-agent-with-8-career-pro-bowl-selections","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/853449\/","title":{"rendered":"Packers connected to Commanders free agent with 8 career Pro Bowl selections"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Green Bay Packers<\/a> made a significant subtraction from their edge rushers room this offseason and have yet to bring in a replacement.<\/p>\n

That edge rusher was Rashan Gary, who the Packers traded<\/a> to the Dallas Cowboys<\/a> last month.<\/p>\n

While Gary disappeared in the second half of last season, there’s no denying the Packers still need to replace his 7.5 sacks.<\/p>\n

Making matters even worse for the Packers, they may not have superstar linebacker Micah Parsons for as many as four games as he recovers from a torn ACL<\/a> suffered late last season.<\/p>\n

In an effort to do that, CBS Sports’ Garrett Podell<\/a> suggests that the Packers sign eight-time Pro Bowler and former Washington Commanders<\/a> edge rusher Von Miller, who he believes is best suited for Green Bay.<\/p>\n

Here’s what Podell said about a Miller-Packers connection:<\/p>\n

Miller makes plenty of sense on the\u00a0Packers, given\u00a0Micah Parsons’ situation. Parsons is recovering from a torn ACL. Miller would be an ideal addition to hold down the fort at the edge rusher spot opposite former first-round pick\u00a0Lukas Van Ness\u00a0until Parsons gets back. Once he does, Miller could be a situational pass rusher for the Packers, a team whose +1500 odds to win the Super Bowl are the seventh-best in the NFL, according to\u00a0DraftKings\u00a0Sportsbook. Even though Green Bay is known as a team that can be free agent-averse, general manager Brian Gutekunst signed veteran defensive tackle\u00a0Javon Hargrave\u00a0to hold down the fort until\u00a0Devonte Wyatt\u00a0can return from his injury. Miller would be a similar signing.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Signing a 37-year-old edge rusher might not seem like a great idea on the surface, but it doesn’t seem like a bad idea when you consider what Miller did in 2025.<\/p>\n

Despite playing just 37% of the snaps, Miller posted nine sacks and 36 pressures, according to Pro Football Focus<\/a>.<\/p>\n

MORE: NFL mock draft: Full 7-round edition<\/a><\/p>\n

Miller also managed to stay healthy, appearing in every game for Washington.<\/p>\n

To help keep him fresh at his advanced age, the Packers can deploy Miller in obvious passing situations.<\/p>\n

Ideally, the Packers address their need along the edge with a draft pick and a veteran signing in free agency.<\/p>\n

Miller would definitely check the latter box.<\/p>\n

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