Von Miller to Seattle? Here's Why This Actually Makes Sense for the Hawks
The Seahawks are quietly exploring a move that could shore up their edge rush in a big way. According to team insiders, veteran pass rusher Von Miller is on Seattle's radar, and honestly, the math checks out in a lot of ways.
Still Elite at 37
Look, Von Miller isn't the generational talent he was a decade ago. But at 37 years old with 14 NFL seasons under his belt, he's still producing at a level that puts him ahead of most edge rushers in the league. Last season with the Washington Commanders, he racked up nine sacks. That's the kind of production you can't just find anywhere.
Here's what makes him different though: Miller isn't just chasing quarterbacks. He's solid against the run too. Pro Football Focus has even graded his run defense better than his pass rush in some seasons. He's a complete player on the edge, which is exactly what Mike Macdonald's defense needs.
The Money Works, and So Does the Timeline
Michael-Shawn Dugar from The Athletic recently wrote that Seattle will likely wait until after the draft to kick the tires on a veteran edge rusher who won't mess with the compensatory draft pick formula. Miller fits that profile perfectly.
Here's the thing: Miller won't break the bank. His market value is projected at just $5.8 million for 2026, according to Spotrac. The Seahawks have nearly $38 million in cap room, so fitting him under the cap is zero problem. It's a relatively safe, inexpensive option to fill a hole left when Boye Mafe departed in free agency.
Plus, this move doesn't complicate what general manager John Schneider wants to do in the draft. Seattle still needs to grab an edge rusher relatively early since Derick Hall is in his final rookie year and the team needs long-term depth on the edge.
Is He Interested Though?
The real question isn't whether Miller can still play. It's whether he wants to keep playing in Seattle. A guy like that, with Hall of Fame credentials locked up, might care where he finishes his career. The hope is he sees the opportunity to succeed in Macdonald's system and wants to join a winner.
If it happens, Miller becomes the fourth high-quality edge option alongside DeMarcus Lawrence, Uchenna Nwosu, and Derick Hall. That's the kind of depth that keeps an elite defense elite.
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