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Von Miller news
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The gist
Von Miller traded chicken farm equity to teammate Hunter Luepke for No. 40.
The 37-year-old edge rusher is living a hometown dream with the Cowboys.
Background
Von Miller, a future Hall of Fame edge rusher and the NFL's active leader in sacks with 138.5, signed with his hometown Dallas Cowboys in the 2026 offseason. He wanted to wear No. 40, which he had worn in high school, college, and with previous NFL teams, but it was held by fullback Hunter Luepke. After negotiations, Miller gave Luepke an undisclosed amount of equity in his organic poultry company, Greener Pastures Chicken, to secure the number.
How it unfolded
- 2026 offseasonVon Miller signs with the Dallas Cowboys, his hometown team, and expresses a desire to wear No. 40.
- Aug 28, 2026Miller plays in the Cowboys' final preseason game against the New Orleans Saints, still wearing No. 40 alongside Luepke.
- Sep 3, 2026The Cowboys announce their roster; Miller officially gets No. 40, and Luepke switches to No. 30. It is reported that Miller gave Luepke an undisclosed equity stake in Greener Pastures Chicken.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- The Cowboys announced the roster change, confirming Miller will wear No. 40 and Luepke will wear No. 30.
- Analysts
- Analysts note the unusual nature of the compensation, highlighting Miller's creativity and the lighthearted subplot of the preseason.
Still unverified
The exact amount of equity Miller gave Luepke is undisclosed.