The Denver Broncos have traded their longest-tenured player, Von Miller, to the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for a 2022 second and third round pick. In an interview following the news of his trade, a visibly emotional Von Miller once more expressed his deep connection to the city, and for good reason. After being drafted second overall all the way back in 2011, the 8x-Pro Bowler developed into arguably the greatest defensive player in Broncos history, even bringing home a Super Bowl and SB MVP award.
Here are 6 reasons why Von Miller is the greatest defensive player in Denver Broncos history:
Von Miller has been at the top of the NFL for a decade
Von Miller’s future HOF resume:
Broncos Country has never seen a Defensive Player like Von
Von Miller’s Denver Broncos records:
Von Miller’s Denver SK stats are superior and it’s not that close
Most Career SK in Denver Broncos history:
1. Von Miller (110.5)
2. Simon Fletcher (97.5)
3. Karl Mecklenburg (79.0)
4. Barney Chavous (75.0)
5. Rulon Jones (73.5)
Von made his presence felt by creating turnovers again and again
Most career FF in Denver Broncos history
1. Von Miller (26)
2. Simon Fletcher (20)
T3. Elvis Dumervil, Karl Mecklenburg (16)
5. D.J. Williams (12)
Von Miller’s ability to get in the opposing backfield is unprecedented in Denver history
Most career TFL in Denver Broncos history:
1. Von Miller (142)
2. D.J. Williams (70)
3. Trevor Pryce (64)
4. Al Wilson (62)
5. Derek Wolfe (46)
Von Miller dominated the NFL’s defensive leaderboards for a decade +
Most SK in the NFL during the 2010s:
1. Von Miller (106.0)
T2. Chandler Jones, JJ Watt (96.0)
4. Cameron Wake (95.0)
5. Ryan Kerrigan (90.0)
Von Miller’s Broncos highlights
Von Miller's future HOF resume:
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) November 2, 2021
- 8x Pro Bowl
- 3x All-Pro 1st Team, 4x 2nd Team
- 2011 NFL DROY
- Most SK (106) during the 2010s
- Super Bowl 50 Champ & SB MVP
- Unanimous NFL 2010s All-Decade Team
- Most SK (110.5) in #Broncos history
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Von Miller's Denver #Broncos records:
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) November 2, 2021
- Career SK (110.5)
- Season SK (18.5)
- Career playoff SK (6.5)
- Career TFL (142)
- Season TFL (28)
- Career FF (26)
- Career Pro Bowls (8) by a LB
- T-most season FF (6)
- T-most 1st Team All-Pros (3) by a LB
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Most career SK in Denver #Broncos history:
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) November 2, 2021
1. Von Miller (110.5)
2. Simon Fletcher (97.5)
3. Karl Mecklenburg (79.0)
4. Barney Chavous (75.0)
5. Rulon Jones (73.5)
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Most career FF in Denver #Broncos history:
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) November 2, 2021
1. Von Miller (26)
2. Simon Fletcher (20)
T3. Elvis Dumervil, Karl Mecklenburg (16)
5. D.J. Williams (12)
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Most career TFL in Denver #Broncos history:
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) November 2, 2021
1. Von Miller (142)
2. D.J. Williams (70)
3. Trevor Pryce (64)
4. Al Wilson (62)
5. Derek Wolfe (46)
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Most SK in the NFL during the 2010s:
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) November 2, 2021
1. Von Miller (106.0)
T2. Chandler Jones, JJ Watt (96.0)
4. Cameron Wake (95.0)
5. Ryan Kerrigan (90.0)
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