Colts Should Consider Signing Two-Time Super Bowl Champ

Looking Back at His Career

The Denver Broncos selected Von Miller second overall in the 2011 NFL Draft. He became the highest drafted linebacker since LaVar Arrington went No. 2 in 2000.

Miller had an immediate impact with the Broncos. He forced a fumble against the Oakland Raiders on the first play of his career from scrimmage. He went on to have a stellar debut season, recording 11.5 sacks and 19 quarterback hits. As a result, he was selected to the Pro Bowl and was named Defensive Rookie of the Year.

During the 2015 season, Miller became the third-fastest player in NFL history to reach 50 career sacks. Also that season, he helped the Broncos win Super Bowl 50 over the Carolina Panthers. Miller won MVP of the game after recording six tackles, 2.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, and two quarterback hurries.

Miller was traded to the Los Angeles Rams in 2021. He won his second Super Bowl ring that year. He then signed with the Bills in 2022. Miller tore his ACL during his first year in Buffalo and returned the following season. Miller had 17 tackles and six sacks in 2024.

Why the Colts Should Sign Him

Perhaps tight end and linebacker were the Colts’ biggest needs heading into this year‘s NFL draft. The team addressed the tight end position by drafting Penn State’s Tyler Warren 14th overall. However, they didn’t upgrade the linebacker spot much.

Zaire Franklin and Jaylon Carlies are expected to start at the position for Indy in 2025. Franklin is coming off a Pro Bowl season, leading the league in tackles. Meanwhile, Carlies was impressive in limited action last season. It remains to be seen, though, if he take it a step further in 2025.

Von Miller would be a good pickup for the Colts. No, he’s not young anymore and he isn’t the dominant player that he used to be. But he’s a seven-time All-Pro who has won two Super Bowls and a Super Bowl MVP. With that said, Miller would bring a winning attitude to the Colts’ locker room and could help Indy’s younger defenders. He could work as a pass rush specialist, giving the team another option to get pressure on opposing quarterbacks in obvious passing situations.