Von loves ‘Pacman’ signing, takes shot at Talib
Von Miller took a friendly, subtle swipe at former teammate Aqib Talib while praising the signing of veteran cornerback Adam “Pacman” Jones.
“I think it’s great,” Miller said Wednesday following the Broncos’ annual kickoff luncheon at team headquarters. “Somebody said we didn’t have no dogs. I mean, we’ve got dogs. We’ve got dogs.”
That somebody was Talib, who told Sports Illustrated this summer he didn’t believe the Broncos have been making the right personnel decisions since winning Super Bowl 50. Defensive lineman Malik Jackson and linebacker Danny Trevathan bolted in free agency that year. General manager John Elway waived safety T.J. Ward a year ago and this spring traded Talib to the Los Angeles Rams and waived running back C.J. Anderson.
“Maybe they should stop firing all the dogs,” Talib told SI. “That team was full of dogs, and now they’re all gone.” Miller begs to differ. For one thing, he considers himself one. Same with rookie first-rounder Bradley Chubb and Jones, the 12th-year pro who joined the team this week, a month shy of his 35th birthday. “Having a guy like Adam is amazing,” Miller said. “I’ve known Adam for a long time now in the league and to have him in the locker room. I’m super excited about it and it’s going to be good.” SEAHAWKS: Seattle acquired quarterback Brett Hundley from the Packers on Wednesday for an undisclosed draft pick. Green Bay announced the trade late in the day, completing the deal on the cusp of the preseason finales for all teams. The addition of Hundley gives Seattle a proven backup behind Russell Wilson. The Seahawks are re- portedly sending a late-round draft pick to Green Bay and coach Pete Carroll said it was another opportunity to improve the Seahawks roster. The Seahawks also signed wide receiver Tyler Lockett to a threeyear contract extension Wednesday. A former All-Pro selection as a kick returner, Lockett’s rookie deal was set to expire after the 2018 season. VIKINGS: Wide receiver Cayleb Jones has been arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor domestic assault and theft. Dakota County Jail records show that Jones was arrested Tuesday by Eagan, Minn. police. He also is accused of interfering on a 911 call.