NFL legend Von Miller has eyes set on an intriguing post-retirement job

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1 March 2026 at 20:23

The Washington Commanders did not deliver a great season last year. Sliding back in every phase and finishing 5-12. Expectations were high after a deep run in 2024, but 2025 became a disappointment for the franchise and its fans.

Von Miller, who spent last season with the Commanders, is a free agent. He hasn’t retired, but he is already planning for life after football. Miller spent part of the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis learning about front-office work and what it takes to be a general manager.

As Zac Stevens noted, “Von Miller reportedly spent part of this week at the NFL combine learning about becoming a future GM.” He was seen talking with personnel staff and soaking up scouting meetings.

Off the field, Miller has been vocal about passing knowledge to younger players and moving into management when his playing days end. On his podcast, he said, per SI, “Y’all make room for me over there with the Denver Broncos,” showing his wish to stay connected to the game. He also previously shadowed Brandon Beane, gaining hands-on exposure to roster building.

Miller signed with the Commanders for the 2025 season, but it concluded, leaving him a free agent. On the field last season, he produced a solid rotational showing, posting 9.0 sacks and six tackles for loss.

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Miller remains a playmaker on game day and is studying scouting off it, and mentoring young players. Whether he ends up in a GM office or back on a field, Von Miller is clearly building the next chapter.