ASHBURN (WAVY) – After getting within one win of reaching the Super Bowl, the Washington Commanders were not content with things going forward.

General Manager Adam Peters added some big additions in the offseason including the signing of Von Miller.

“It was extremely intentional coming here,” Miller said. “You just can’t leave Josh Allen and go anywhere, you just can’t go from the AFC Championship and just go anywhere.”

The 36-year-old edge rusher felt like he still had more to give after getting released by Buffalo in a salary cap-saving move in March. Injuries derailed his time with the Bills, limiting him to 11, 12 and 13 games each of the past three seasons.

“The trick is you don’t want to get kicked out of the league, but you don’t want to leave too early,” Miller said. “I’m still in between that sweet spot.”

Miller had six sacks last year to reach 129 1/2 in his professional career, which began with nearly a decade with Denver when he was a three-time Pro Bowl selection. He helped the Broncos win the Super Bowl and was MVP of that game, then won it again in the 2021 season with the Los Angeles Rams.

“This team is all about winning and I’m all about winning,” Miller said. “I still feel like I have something to give to the game on and off the football field.”

Pass rush was the one apparent need Washington had, coming off a 12-win season with Offensive Rookie of the Year quarterback Jayden Daniels, who led the team on an improbable trip to the NFC championship game. General manager Adam Peters acquired receiver Deebo Samuel and standout left tackle Laremy Tunsil in trades and used free agency to fill other voids on either side of the ball.