The Green Bay Packers have largely completed their roster construction as the 2026 NFL season approaches, but general manager Brian Gutekunst still has a few key holes to address. Chief among them is the pass rush on the defensive side of the ball. With star edge rusher Micah Parsons sidelined until at least mid-October while recovering from a torn ACL, Green Bay’s group of young, unproven talents needs immediate support.
Behind Parsons, the Packers feature a promising but inexperienced rotation including Lukas Van Ness, Brenton Cox Jr., Collin Oliver, Dani Dennis-Sutton, and Barryn Sorrell. While the long-term upside in that room is undeniable, the team could benefit from proven veteran production to bridge the gap until Parsons returns to full strength.
Enter Von Miller.
CBS Sports analyst Garrett Podell recently highlighted the Packers as a logical landing spot for one of the top remaining free agents on the market. “Miller makes plenty of sense on the Packers, given Micah Parsons’ situation,” Podell wrote. “Parsons is recovering from a torn ACL. Miller would be an ideal addition to hold down the fort at the edge rusher spot opposite former first-round pick Lukas Van Ness until Parsons gets back. Once he does, Miller could be a situational pass rusher for the Packers.”
The fit is logical on multiple levels. Green Bay enters the season with legitimate Super Bowl aspirations — currently listed at +1500 odds to win it all, the seventh-best in the NFL according to DraftKings Sportsbook. While the organization has historically been cautious in free agency, Gutekunst already demonstrated flexibility by signing veteran defensive tackle Javon Hargrave to stabilize the interior line until Devonte Wyatt returns from injury. A similar move for Miller would follow the same blueprint: add experience without disrupting the team’s long-term vision.
What Von Miller Would Bring to Green Bay
At 37 years old, Miller is no longer the dominant, every-down force he was during his prime with the Denver Broncos. However, he proved in 2025 with the Washington Commanders that he still possesses a dangerous pass-rush arsenal. In 17 games last season, Miller recorded 26 total tackles and a very respectable 9.0 sacks.
The Packers would not need Miller to carry the load as a full-time starter. Instead, he would thrive in targeted, high-impact situations — rushing the passer on obvious passing downs and mentoring the young edge group. Once Parsons returns, the combination of the two veterans alongside the ascending Van Ness could create one of the more formidable edge rotations in the NFC.
Miller’s résumé adds instant credibility: eight Pro Bowl selections and two Super Bowl rings. His presence would not only provide immediate production but also elevate the standard for a defense that must step up if Green Bay is to make a serious championship run.
This would be a “Super Bowl or bust” move for a Packers team built to contend now. Adding a savvy, battle-tested veteran like Miller addresses a clear short-term need while preserving developmental opportunities for the young core. For opposing quarterbacks across the NFC, the message is clear: the Packers’ pass rush just got significantly more dangerous.
The clock is ticking on the 2026 season. If Gutekunst pulls the trigger on Von Miller, Green Bay’s defense — and the rest of the conference — will officially be on notice.