The Buffalo Bills have announced the addition of pass rusher Von Miller, but the contract overview has left many scratching their heads. A six-year deal for a 33-year-old player is not usually the norm, after all. Let’s dive into the details as well as the rationalization of some of the decisions.
Six years, explained
First, let’s say it’s unlikely Miller sees the end of this contract. Pass rushers can be effective well into their 30s but he’ll either retire or be released before the end of this. The most likely scenario for the length of the deal is Buffalo’s cap situation.