Rams acquire linebacker Miller from Broncos

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The trade began to hit Von Miller as he walked 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 Monday, after learning he had been traded to the Los Angeles Rams for a pair of draft picks. “Seeing the pictures as I was walking out made me tear up.”

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.”

Sources said the Rams are sending the Broncos second- and third-round picks in the 2022 draft. The Broncos also are picking up $9 million of the $9.722 million left on his contract.

Miller’s trophy case includes his Super Bowl 50 MVP award for leading Denver to a 24-10 win over heavily favored Carolina following the 2015 season and 2011

NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year honor.

He’s an eight-time Pro Bowl selection, seven-time AP All-pro and a member of the league’s 2010s All-decade team. And he’s the Broncos’ franchise leader with 110½ sacks in the regular season and has another 6½ in the playoffs.

“It’s hard to put the emotions into words,” Miller said. “It’s always tough whenever you leave. I love all my fans. I love Broncos country. When I said Broncos for life, I meant that. It was an honor and a privilege to play here.”

The Rams (7-1) summed up the deal by tweeting ” We’re all in” along with a meme of actor John Malkovich splashing the pot at the poker table.

And it looks as though the Broncos (44) are folding their hand.