Von Miller Agrees to Historic Contract with Denver Broncos

Von Miller was initially looking at playing under the franchise tag in 2016, but he and the Broncos reached a deal just before the Friday afternoon deadline.

That number makes himi the highest-paid non-quarterback in National Football League history, as well as the highest-paid player in Denver franchise history. “This is something I really wanted-to stay with the Denver Broncos”. “I’m going to work hard to be the best player I can be for the New England Patriots and I look forward to having the opportunity to return to the field this fall”.

Miller reacted by cropping general manager John Elway out of an Instagram photo which also included head coach Gary Kubiak, defensive cohort DeMarcus Ware and newly-retired quarterback Peyton Manning.

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Here’s further details about the contract. The deal was mainly held up due to guaranteed or “Up front” money, but it got inked today as the pro bowler will make $114 million over 6 years, so it’s likely he will retire a Bronco.

A day after the Broncos finally got linebacker Von Miller’s signature on a contract, there’s one point that needs to be made based on the structure of the deal.

“I’m happy. I’m in the best shape of my life, and I know if it doesn’t happen this year, it’s probably something I have to deal with”.

However Miller stated, repeatedly, that he would sooner sit out the season than play under the franchise tag.

Sources told ESPN that Wilkerson’s five-year deal is worth $86 million, with $36.75 million guaranteed and a $15 million signing bonus. Once Miller won Super Bowl MVP, his value seemed as if it would approach Dolphins defensive lineman Ndamukong Suh’s six-year, $114.375 million contract with $59.955 million guaranteed.

“I give my all every Sunday on the field and play with so much love and passion for the game”, Wilkerson wrote on Twitter. In 2012, Miller set the Broncos’ franchise record for sacks in a single season with 18.5, and he was a first-team All-Pro selection. Another $19 million (2018 salary) will be transferred from injury guarantee to full guarantee in March 2017. His value sky-rocketed after a stellar 2015 postseason in which he recorded five sacks, two forced fumbles and an interception during Denver’s Super Bowl run.

The decision by the four-time Super Bowl champion comes two days after his case was turned aside by the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.

Miller’s ascension to Super Bowl MVP came after a troubled 2013 season during which he was suspended six games under the league’s substance abuse policy.