Broncos legend Von Miller shoots down reunion theories while serving the ultimate compliment to Denver's young edge rushers

"They got two really, really good rushers that are best in the league. And with Jonathon Cooper and Nik Bonitto, they are -- they are incredible rushers. And the guys underneath them, they come in, they produce sacks, too, and they play special teams. I'm not playing special teams...The decision kind of makes itself, I think at 36 years old, I can say that I probably won't be doing that. Yeah, just this year, probably not. But the year after that, next year, we'll see what happens."

Denver's pass rush unit boasts a lot of mouths already, as Miller points out. Jonathon Cooper is a productive talent who is already on a second contract with the Broncos — he signed a four-year, $60 million extension last year. He's well compensated and a staple. Bonitto is hoping to earn the same right as he enters into the last year of his own rookie contract. And, if he does, the Broncos would be wise to pay him, too. 

The numbers for Miller being a part of the fray simply don't add up when you consider the investment made in Cooper and the opportunity to gain final clarity on how to value Bonitto. And with Miller in the final stages of his career, he's best served being used as a rush specialist. He hasn't played more than 450 snaps in a season since 2021. But Miller's resume commands finances that Denver may be better served either using to land an extension now or roll over into 2026 to help them sign a more long-term player. 

In the front alone, Bonitto, Zach Allen, and John Franklin-Myers are all in contract years. Miller would be a nice sentimental add to the unit but, as Miller points, out, the players below that group need to be able to provide value in the third phase of the game. 

And 36-year old pass rushers on limited snap counts simply don't fit that profile.