Rams Announce Von Miller's Jersey Number

Von Miller is going back to wearing his college number as he joins the Rams' formidable defense.

The Los Angeles Rams pulled off a blockbuster move just one day before the trade deadline, acquiring star pass rusher Von Miller from the Denver Broncos in exchange for a 2022 second and third-round pick.

Monday evening, the Rams announced that Miller will wear No. 40, the same jersey number he wore in college during his days at Texas A&M.

Miller, the three-time All-Pro pass rusher and former Defensive Player of the Year award winner, received the blessing to wear No. 40 from Rams Hall of Famer Elroy Hirsch.

Back in 4⃣0⃣@VonMiller receives blessing to wear the number from the family of Rams great, and Hall of Famer, Elroy "Crazy Legs" Hirsch 🙌 pic.twitter.com/yO3NgDaF7p

— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) November 1, 2021

As a member of the Broncos, Miller wore No. 58 but in coming to the Rams that number already belongs to Justin Hollins.

A popularity commodity that Miller is, seeing No. 40 jerseys at SoFi Stadium will likely become a common occurrence following the arrival of a former Super Bowl sack artist this is coming to L.A.

Rams coach Sean McVay said that Miller is expected to make his debut in Week 9 against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday Night Football, but the clarity in which he'll have a definitive answer whether or not he'll play will become clearer as the week progresses.

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