Von Miller appears to be back to his old self after a challenging season last year. The veteran pass-rusher, who missed most of the 2022 season recovering from a torn ACL, recorded his second sack in five days during the Buffalo Bills’ Thursday Night Football game against the Miami Dolphins. Miller’s sack of Dolphins quarterback Skylar Thompson in the third quarter brought his career total to 125.5, advancing him further up the NFL’s all-time sack list.

After a disappointing 2023 season with no sacks and limited impact, Miller’s performance this year suggests he’s regaining his previous form. He didn’t start any games last season and struggled with just three quarterback hits over 12 regular-season games and two postseason appearances.

Recovery from an ACL injury can often take longer than a year, and Miller’s contract with the Bills provided him with the necessary time to rehabilitate without risking his release. The structure of his deal, signed in 2022, meant the team had limited options for cutting him without significant salary-cap implications.

Thursday’s game saw Miller tally four pressures, with an average time to the quarterback of 2.10 seconds—his best mark since the 2021 season with the Denver Broncos. Both the statistics and his performance on the field indicate that Miller is returning to his elite form.

This resurgence is promising for the Bills as they aim for a Super Bowl appearance, a goal that has eluded them during the Josh Allen era. Miller’s revitalized play could be a key factor in helping the Bills achieve that long-sought championship.