The unthinkable is here. The Denver Broncos all-time sack leader Von Miller will no longer be in an orange and blue uniform.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter broke the news of Miller’s departure in a trade which shook the NFL world. The Broncos’ receive a second and third round pick in the 2022 draft in exchange for the Super Bowl 50 MVP, who will now play for the Los Angeles Rams. The seven-time All-Pro’s move to California stunned Broncos Country, and it seems Miller himself was still numb to the news.
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Miller: I Wanted to Be a Bronco For Life
Miller was stopped by Denver7 reporter Troy Renck on his way out of the Broncos’ facility in Englewood, evidently still reeling from the career-altering trade.
“Yeah, you know it was surprising,” Miller said. “I love the Denver Broncos. Everything is still new and it’s hard to really put the emotions into words. This is all I know, this is all I ever knew playing pro sports here with the Denver Broncos. You know, I’ve been here through the ups and downs, it’s always tough whenever you leave though but I love all my fans, I love Broncos Country. When I said Broncos for life, I meant that and it’ll be on my heart.
“It’s an honor and privilege to play here, Jon Elway picked me and it was life changing. Ever since then been able to play with Peyton Manning, DeMarcus Ware, Champ Bailey, Bryan Dawkins, Tim Tebow, all of these guys, man, It’s an honor and a privilege and it’s still hard to put it into words, it’s still kind of raw. Thank you, thank everybody, [now] off to LA.”
Here’s Von Miller as he left the Broncos facility.
“When I said Broncos for life, I meant that.”
Just got an emotional @VonMiller on trade. Hard to see him go. He was still a little numb. #Broncos #Denver7 will post more later as well
Miller Surprised By Trade
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Von Miller’s Heartbreaking Goodbye to Broncos Country After Rams Trade