Super Bowl 50 MVP Von Miller confirmed he will play in 2026 and has pressed Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton for a return. The 37‑year‑old free agent finished 2025 with nine sacks for the Washington Commanders, his highest total since a 9.5‑sack season in 2021. Miller stressed his locker‑room energy and still willingness to rush quarterbacks remain intact.

Miller, who spent 11 seasons in Denver and recorded 110.5 of his 138.5 career sacks with the Broncos, tied Hall of Famer DeMarcus Ware for 13th on the all‑time list. He told fans at a Von’s Vision event that he lobbied publicly and privately, hoping to bring ‘Super Bowl 50 vibes’ back to a franchise that re‑signed 17 of 21 free agents last offseason.

Despite the quiet free‑agency market, Miller insists he is not in his “last flame” and expects suitors. He envisions a mentorship role for Broncos outside linebackers like Nik Bonitto and Jonathon Cooper, likening it to Ware’s impact on his early years. 138.5 sacks places him among the league’s elite, and his return could significantly reshape Denver’s pass rush.