Miller gave three reasons for wanting to wear No. 24. In a way to acknowledge his mentor and friend, Hall of Fame cornerback Champ Bailey, he'll wear the number that Bailey wore for his entire career, which included five years in Washington. Miller's first three NFL seasons coincided with Bailey's final three seasons with the Broncos.

Washington is now a destination for former stars such as Miller, who was looking for a ready-made Super Bowl contender to join.

Three days after agreeing to a deal with the Washington Commanders, financial details of Von Miller's contract have come out.