History of Von Miller in Timeline

Von Miller is a celebrated American football linebacker known for his impactful career. He excelled at Texas A&M, earning All-American honors and the Butkus Award in 2010. Drafted second overall by the Denver Broncos in 2011, Miller quickly became a defensive force. Throughout his professional career, he has been recognized as a seven-time All-Pro and an eight-time Pro Bowl selection, solidifying his status as one of the league's premier linebackers.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

March 26, 1989: Von Miller's Birth

On March 26, 1989, Vonnie B'VSean Miller was born. He is an American professional football linebacker.

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1992: Highest Draft Pick Since Quentin Coryatt

In 1992, Quentin Coryatt was drafted. Von Miller became the Aggies' highest draft pick since Quentin Coryatt, who was selected second overall in 1992.

1999: Jason Webster First Team All-American

In 1999, Jason Webster was named first team All-American. Von Miller became the first Aggie to be named a first team All-American since Jason Webster in 1999, highlighting the significance of his achievement.

2000: Highest Selected Linebacker since LaVar Arrington

In 2000, LaVar Arrington was drafted. Von Miller was the highest-selected linebacker since LaVar Arrington went number two to the Washington Redskins in 2000.

2007: Recruitment by Texas A&M

In 2007, Von Miller, considered a four-star recruit, chose Texas A&M over offers from Florida, LSU, Oklahoma, and Texas Tech.

2007: Freshman All-Big 12 Honors

In 2007, as a freshman at defensive end for the Texas A&M Aggies, Von Miller was named Freshman All-Big 12 by The Sporting News.

2008: Weakside Linebacker Role

In 2008, Von Miller played as a weakside linebacker, making 44 tackles and leading the team with 3.5 sacks for Texas A&M.

2008: Suspension and Consideration of Transfer

In spring 2008, Von Miller was suspended by head coach Mike Sherman due to skipping class and poor practice performance, leading Miller to consider transferring before deciding to stay.

2009: Breakout Season as Jack Position

In 2009, Von Miller had a breakout season as the jack position for the Aggies, leading the nation in sacks and earning first-team All Big-12 and All-American honors.

2010: Butkus Award

In 2010, Von Miller earned consensus All-American honors and won the Butkus Award while playing college football for the Texas A&M Aggies.

2010: Butkus Award and All-American Honors

In 2010, Von Miller won the Butkus Award as the nation's top linebacker and was named a consensus first-team All-American during his senior year at Texas A&M.

2010: Texas A&M Career End

In 2010, Von Miller's time playing for the Texas A&M Aggies football team came to an end.

2010: Projected NFL Draft Pick

In 2010, before his senior season, Von Miller was projected to be a second-round pick in the NFL draft if he chose to forgo his final year of college.

March 2011: NFL Labor Union Talks

In March 2011, Von Miller was selected to represent top-flight rookies in the NFL Labor Union talks and was persuaded by LaDainian Tomlinson to join the lawsuit.

March 2011: Defensive MVP at Senior Bowl and NFL Combine Performance

In March 2011, Von Miller was the Defensive MVP at the 2011 Senior Bowl and performed exceptionally well at the NFL Combine, breaking the combine linebacker record in the 60-yard shuttle with a time of 11.15 seconds.

July 28, 2011: Signs Rookie Contract

On July 28, 2011, Von Miller signed his rookie contract with the Denver Broncos and chose to wear number 58 in honor of Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker Derrick Thomas.

September 12, 2011: First Career Play

On September 12, 2011, in his first career play from scrimmage, Von Miller forced a fumble against the Oakland Raiders.

September 18, 2011: First Sack

On September 18, 2011, Von Miller recorded his first sack against Andy Dalton during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

2011: NFL Draft Selection

In 2011, Von Miller was selected by the Denver Broncos with the second overall pick in the NFL draft, marking the beginning of his professional career.

2011: Compares Hurries to 2011 Campaign

In his second season, Von Miller had recorded 30 quarterback hurries, more than he had during his entire 2011 campaign.

October 2012: Driving-Related Charges

In October 2012, Von Miller faced driving-related charges that led to a failure to appear warrant in August 2013.

December 26, 2012: Starting Outside Linebacker in Pro Bowl

On December 26, 2012, Von Miller was announced as the starting outside linebacker in the AFC division for the 2013 Pro Bowl.

2012: Creation of "DeSoto Shuffle" Sack Celebration

In 2012, Von Miller partnered with Ubisoft to create his own sack celebration dance called the "DeSoto Shuffle", inspired by the video game The Hip Hop Dance Experience, to raise money for his foundation.

2012: Pro Bowl Selection and AP Defensive Rookie of the Year

In 2012, Von Miller was selected to the Pro Bowl and named AP Defensive Rookie of the Year, marking a successful start to his NFL career.

July 2013: Suspension Announcement

In July 2013, it was reported by ESPN that Von Miller was suspended for violating league policy.

August 2013: Suspension Appeal Loss

In August 2013, Von Miller lost his appeal and was suspended for six games after the NFL discovered he attempted to cheat a drug test.

August 2013: Arrested on Failure to Appear Warrant

In August 2013, Von Miller was arrested on a failure to appear warrant for driving-related charges.

September 2013: Cited for Speeding and Driving with Suspended License

In September 2013, Von Miller was cited for speeding and driving with a suspended license in Arapahoe County, Colorado.

October 20, 2013: Eligibility to Play

On October 20, 2013, Von Miller became eligible to play again after serving his suspension.

December 2013: Previous ACL Injury

In December 2013, Von Miller suffered the same ACL injury in the same knee, when he was a Bronco.

December 22, 2013: Torn ACL Injury

On December 22, 2013, Von Miller's season ended prematurely when he suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his right knee during a game against the Houston Texans.

2013: NFL Top 100 Ranking

In 2013, Von Miller was ranked 9th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

2013: Named Starting Outside Linebacker

On December 26, 2012, it was announced that Von Miller would be the starting outside linebacker in the AFC division for the 2013 Pro Bowl.

2014: Pro Bowl Nomination

After recovering from his ACL injury, Von Miller returned for his fourth season with the Broncos, earning a Pro Bowl nomination for his performance in the 2014 season.

2014: NFL Top 100 Ranking

In 2014, Von Miller was ranked 76th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

September 17, 2015: Reaching 50 Career Sacks

On September 17, 2015, Von Miller became the third-fastest player in NFL history to reach 50 career sacks, achieving this milestone in 58 games.

2015: Super Bowl MVP

At the conclusion of the 2015 NFL season, Von Miller was named Super Bowl MVP in Super Bowl 50, marking a significant achievement in his career.

2015: NFL Top 100 Ranking

In 2015, Von Miller was ranked 33rd by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

March 1, 2016: Franchise Tag

On March 1, 2016, the Broncos placed the exclusive franchise tag on Von Miller.

March 8, 2016: Competed on Dancing with the Stars

On March 8, 2016, Von Miller was announced as a contestant on season 22 of Dancing with the Stars, partnered with Witney Carson.

May 2, 2016: Eliminated from Dancing with the Stars

On May 2, 2016, Von Miller and his partner Witney Carson were eliminated from Dancing with the Stars and finished in eighth place.

2016: AFC Defensive Player of the Month

In 2016, Von Miller earned AFC Defensive Player of the Week for week 2 against the Colts and AFC Defensive Player of the Month for September.

2016: Pro Bowl and All-Pro Selection

In 2016, Von Miller was named to his fourth Pro Bowl, earned his second first-team All-Pro honors, and was ranked 15th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players.

December 19, 2017: Pro Bowl Selection

On December 19, 2017, Von Miller was named to his sixth Pro Bowl.

2017: NFL Top 100 Ranking

In 2017, Von Miller was ranked second by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

April 2018: Alleged Illegal Shark Catch

In April 2018, Von Miller was alleged to have illegally landed and improperly caught and released a hammerhead shark while on a guided fishing tour off the coast of Florida.

2018: Defensive Player of the Week

During the 2018 season, Von Miller earned AFC Defensive Player of the Week after an interception against the Los Angeles Chargers.

2018: 100th Career Sack

During the 2018 season, Von Miller recorded his 100th career sack (including postseason sacks), becoming the fifth-fastest player in NFL history to reach this milestone.

2018: NFL Top 100 Ranking

In 2018, Von Miller was ranked ninth by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

2019: NFL Top 100 Ranking

In 2019, Von Miller was ranked 10th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

September 8, 2020: Suffered Ankle Injury

On September 8, 2020, during practice, Von Miller suffered a "freak injury near the ankle". He was placed on injured reserve after an MRI revealed a dislocated peroneal tendon.

2020: Selected to Pro Bowl and NFL Top 100

In 2020, Von Miller was selected to his eighth career Pro Bowl as a starting outside linebacker, his sixth consecutive. He was also ranked 26th on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2020 and was named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame All-Decade Team for the 2010s.

March 2021: Broncos Exercised Contract Option

In March 2021, the Broncos exercised the 2021 year option in Von Miller's contract. His contract guaranteed $7 million of his base salary of $17.5 million in 2021.

October 21, 2021: Ankle Sprain against Cleveland Browns

On October 21, 2021, Von Miller sprained his ankle against the Cleveland Browns, which ended up being his final game as a Bronco.

November 1, 2021: Traded to Los Angeles Rams

On November 1, 2021, Von Miller was traded to the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for second and third-round draft picks in the 2022 NFL draft. He chose to wear number 40 for the Rams.

2021: Departure From Broncos

As of his departure from the Denver Broncos in 2021, Von Miller holds five Broncos franchise records for sacks.

2021: Rams Debut and First Sack as a Ram

During the 2021 season, Von Miller recorded 50 tackles, 9.5 sacks, one pass defended, and one forced fumble in 15 games played after being traded to the Los Angeles Rams. He notched his first sack as a Ram against Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson.

2021: Previous Assault Accusation

In 2021, Von Miller was previously accused of assaulting the same girlfriend, though no charges were filed against him.

2021: Trade to the Los Angeles Rams and Super Bowl Win

In 2021, Von Miller was traded to the Los Angeles Rams and became a member of the team that won Super Bowl LVI.

2021: Rams Played in NFC Championship Game

January 30, 2022, the same date Von Miller's Rams played in the 2021 NFC Championship Game, Miller appeared on Celebrity Wheel of Fortune.

January 30, 2022: Celebrity Wheel of Fortune Appearance

During a Celebrity Wheel of Fortune episode aired January 30, 2022, Von Miller won $30,000 for his selected charity, Von's Vision.

March 16, 2022: Signed with Buffalo Bills

On March 16, 2022, Von Miller signed a six-year, $120 million deal with the Buffalo Bills.

December 1, 2022: Placed on injured reserve

On December 1, 2022, Von Miller was placed on injured reserve. Exploratory surgery revealed he had torn his ACL.

2022: Plays with the Buffalo Bills

In 2022, Von Miller started playing with the Buffalo Bills.

2022: Ranked on NFL Top 100 Players of 2022

In 2022, Von Miller was ranked 93rd by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2022.

2022: Draft Picks Traded

In 2022, the Los Angeles Rams received second and third-round draft picks from the Denver Broncos as part of the trade for Von Miller that occurred in November 1, 2021.

October 7, 2023: Activated from Reserve/PUP List

On October 7, 2023, Von Miller was activated from the reserve/PUP list.

November 2023: Arrest Warrant Issued and Surrender

In November 2023, the Dallas Police Department issued an arrest warrant for Von Miller, alleging that he assaulted a pregnant woman. Miller turned himself in and posted a $5,000 bond before being released.

November 29, 2023: Assault Allegation

On November 29, 2023, Von Miller allegedly assaulted a pregnant woman at their home in Dallas. The woman was treated for minor injuries.

November 30, 2023: Accused of Abuse and Arrested

On November 30, 2023, Von Miller was accused of abusing his pregnant girlfriend. A warrant was issued for his arrest, and he turned himself in and was released on $5,000 bond.

2024: Plays with the Buffalo Bills

In 2024, Von Miller was with the Buffalo Bills.

2024: Finished Season with Six Sacks

In the 2024 season, Von Miller finished with six sacks.

March 9, 2025: Released by Bills

On March 9, 2025, Von Miller was released by the Buffalo Bills.

July 21, 2025: Signed with Washington Commanders

On July 21, 2025, Von Miller signed a one-year contract with the Washington Commanders worth $6.1 million. He chose to wear jersey number 24 in honor of Kobe Bryant and Champ Bailey.

2025: Most Career Sacks of Any Active Player

As of 2025, Von Miller holds the distinction of having the most career sacks among all active players and the most career sacks in Broncos history with 110.5.