Rams acquire All-Pro LB Miller from Broncos in major NFL deal
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The trade began to hit Von Miller as he toddled past the photo gallery of great moments that decorate the Denver Broncos headquarters.
The featured shot is the one of him knocking the ball and, in effect, the Lombardi Trophy, from Cam Newton’s grasp five years and nine months ago.
“Always have Super Bowl 50,” a choked-up Miller said on a gray Monday morning as snowflakes danced into the black Cadillac Escalade’s open back window.
“Seeing the pictures as I was walking out made me tear up.”
Miller is no longer the face of the franchise in Denver.
The loquacious linebacker is headed West to join Aaron Donald and Jalen Ramsey with the Los Angeles Rams in a trade that surprised him.
“It’s all kind of new,” said Miller, who insisted he didn’t ask out. “I’m on my way to L.A.”
Where a Super Bowl contender awaits.
“Great team. Been a huge fan of Aaron Donald for a long time,” Miller said. “They’ve got a great defense. Jalen Ramsey, Leonard Floyd, all these guys. I’m excited.”
The Rams are sending the Broncos second- and third-round picks in the 2022 draft.
