NFL Trade Verdict

Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams Win

Denver traded Von Miller to the Rams for second- and third-round picks, ending the franchise icon's Broncos tenure while adding meaningful draft capital. A disciplined move by a franchise recognizing a championship window had closed. Miller delivered a Super Bowl for the Rams, making their side look elite in hindsight. Denver's return — a second and third — was fair market value at the time, and the Broncos moved on without absorbing a large contract extension.

November 2, 2021 Denver BroncosLos Angeles St Louis Rams Confidence: high Tier: major

Denver Broncos Received

  • pick 2022 2nd round pick (64th overall, Nik Bonitto ) and 2022 3rd round pick (96th overall subsequently traded, Nick Cross )

Trade Summary

Denver traded Von Miller to the Rams for second- and third-round picks, ending the franchise icon's Broncos tenure while adding meaningful draft capital. A disciplined move by a franchise recognizing a championship window had closed. Miller delivered a Super Bowl for the Rams, making their side look elite in hindsight. Denver's return — a second and third — was fair market value at the time, and the Broncos moved on without absorbing a large contract extension.

Trade Analysis

Denver traded Von Miller to the Rams for second- and third-round picks, ending the franchise icon's Broncos tenure while adding meaningful draft capital. A disciplined move by a franchise recognizing a championship window had closed. Miller delivered a Super Bowl for the Rams, making their side look elite in hindsight. Denver's return — a second and third — was fair market value at the time, and the Broncos moved on without absorbing a large contract extension. Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams received Von Miller and gave up 2022 2nd round pick (64th overall, Nik Bonitto) and 2022 3rd round pick (96th overall subsequently traded, Nick Cross).