March 20, 2025, 08:49 AM PDT – The Dallas Cowboys are reportedly considering a blockbuster move that could redefine their defense for the 2025 season. According to a fresh report from Athlon Sports, the team is being urged to target veteran edge rusher Von Miller, recently released by the Buffalo Bills, to pair with superstar linebacker Micah Parsons. The potential duo—combining Miller’s storied experience with Parsons’ explosive youth—has Cowboys fans buzzing and could elevate Dallas into a legitimate Super Bowl contender.
A Pass Rush in Need of a Boost
The Cowboys’ defense in 2024 was a tale of two truths: Micah Parsons remained a one-man wrecking crew, racking up 14.5 sacks despite constant double-teams, but the rest of the front seven struggled to generate consistent pressure. With only 42 total sacks as a team—ranking 18th in the NFL—Dallas leaned heavily on Parsons’ brilliance, while edge rushers like DeMarcus Lawrence (four sacks) and rookie Marshawn Kneeland (two sacks) couldn’t fully lighten his load. The result? A 7-10 season that missed the playoffs and exposed a glaring need for another elite pass rusher.
Enter Von Miller. The 35-year-old Texas native, released by Buffalo on March 12 to save $8.4 million in cap space, isn’t the dominant force he once was—averaging 11.55 sacks per season in his prime—but still flashed potency in 2024. Playing just 40% of defensive snaps off the bench, Miller notched six sacks in 13 games, proving he’s got gas left in the tank. Pairing him with Parsons, the NFL’s active sack leader with 129.5 career takedowns, could create a nightmarish tandem for opposing quarterbacks.
“Miller and Parsons would form a tangible partnership,” Athlon Sports’ Scott Salomon wrote. “They could conceivably meet at the quarterback and knock him down—a havoc-wreaking duo Dallas desperately needs.”
A Homecoming with History
This isn’t the first time Miller’s name has swirled around Dallas. In 2022, the DeSoto High School and Texas A&M alum “almost” signed with the Cowboys, as he later hinted on Instagram alongside Parsons with the caption, “damn @_micahparsons11 It almost happened.” The Bills ultimately won that bidding war with a six-year, $120 million deal, but Miller’s release has reignited the possibility of a homecoming. Posts on X from Cowboys fans echo the sentiment: “Von to Dallas with Micah? That’s a Super Bowl move!”
Miller’s resume speaks for itself: eight Pro Bowls, three First-Team All-Pro nods, two Super Bowl rings (one as MVP of Super Bowl 50), and a legacy as one of the game’s premier pass rushers. Even in a reduced role last season, his 14 sacks over three years with Buffalo show he’s far from washed. For a Cowboys team that flirted with him before—examining an in-season trade in 2021 and free agency talks in 2022—this feels like a second chance at destiny.
Parsons’ Enthusiasm—and a Strategic Fit
Micah Parsons, entering his fifth-year option at $24 million in 2025, has long admired Miller. In 2022, he publicly lobbied for the veteran to join Dallas, tweeting eyeball emojis alongside Miller’s name, while Cowboys legend DeMarcus Ware pitched a dream trio of “Parsons, Lawrence, and Von.” Now, with Parsons due for a record-breaking extension—potentially topping Myles Garrett’s $40 million annual average—the addition of Miller could ease his burden and extend his prime.
Scheme-wise, it’s a match made in heaven. New defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus, replacing Mike Zimmer, favors aggressive, stunt-heavy fronts that maximize edge speed—precisely where Miller thrives. Parsons, with his versatility to rush from anywhere, paired with Miller’s savvy and quick first step, could exploit mismatches weekly. “Imagine Parsons drawing doubles and Miller feasting one-on-one,” one X user mused. “That’s unfair.”
The Financial Play—and Risks
Dallas has the cap room to make it work. After restructuring Dak Prescott’s $240 million deal and CeeDee Lamb’s $136 million extension, the Cowboys sit at $28 million in projected 2025 cap space, per OverTheCap. Miller, no longer commanding his $20 million Buffalo salary, could sign a cap-friendly one-year deal—perhaps $5-7 million with incentives—giving him “one last day in the sun with Parsons,” as Athlon put it. It’s a low-risk, high-reward gamble for Jerry Jones, who’s vowed to “go all-in” after last season’s flop.
But risks linger. Miller’s age and injury history—he missed most of 2020 with an ankle issue and battled knee problems in Buffalo—raise durability concerns. His six sacks in 2024 were solid, but a far cry from his 18.5-sack peak in 2012. Critics argue Dallas should chase younger talent, like the Titans’ Jeffery Simmons if traded, rather than a 35-year-old on the back nine. “Von’s a legend, but we need long-term answers, not a rental,” one X post cautioned.
What’s Next?
No official talks have been confirmed, but the Cowboys are “doing their due diligence,” per NFL Network’s Jane Slater—a phrase that fueled Miller speculation in 2022. With free agency in full swing and Dallas holding the No. 12 draft pick, Jones could pair a Miller signing with a rookie edge rusher like Penn State’s Abdul Carter, building depth behind the headliners.
For now, the possibility of Miller and Parsons uniting has Cowboys Nation dreaming of havoc—and a Lombardi Trophy. As Parsons told Von Miller on The Von Cast in 2022, “You changed our whole defense with one drop.” If Miller drops into Dallas now, that change could be seismic.
