Von Miller Backs “Double-Dipping” as Kyler Murray and Tua Tagovailoa Linked to $2.6M Moves
Nov 27, 2022; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray throws the ball against the Los Angeles Chargers at State Farm Stadium. Nfl Arizona Cardinals Vs Los Angeles Chargers Los Angeles Chargers At Arizona Cardinals Even though they both managed to be selected with a top-five pick in their respective draft classes, neither Kyler Murray nor Tua Tagovailoa will be making more than the league’s veteran minimum in 2026. While that’s partially due to their lackluster rate of play, it’s also a result of their former teams releasing them while still owing them gobs of money.
Now, the two veterans essentially find themselves “double-dipping” when it comes to collecting an NFL paycheck, and according to Von Miller , there’s nothing wrong with that in the slightest. “ There’s no rule against double-dipping ,” Miller noted during his most recent podcast. “ Double dip.
You’re still getting paid $36 million? Who cares? Go sign another $40-million deal with whoever it is.
That’s just how it goes. The owners are going to do it, why do we gotta take a step back just because ? ” According to Miller, not only was signing with the Vikings a smart move for Murray in terms of overall revenue, it may also prove to be his best opportunity at revitalizing his career.
Believing that J. J. McCarthy doesn’t present much of a threat to anyone, let alone other veteran quarterbacks, the former Super Bowl winner predicted that “ Kyler is going to win that starting job easily .