While recognizing multiple contributing factors in Buffalo's run to the AFC Championship Game, Miller singled out Allen as the difference-maker most-responsible for the Bills' annual presence amongst the league's elite teams.

Is it fair to put the onus on Von Miller to be the difference maker? Maybe not entirely. But the Buffalo Bills are paying him to fill that role, a fact that points to the end of his tenure with the team.

Miller signed a six-year, $120 million deal with the Bills in 2022 and still has three seasons left on his contract. The seven-time All-Pro is set to earn $17.145 million next season.

The Buffalo Bills fell short in the AFC Championship Game, making fans less willing to accept Von Miller's postgame comments.

Kansas City #Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy explains concern for slowing down Buffalo #Bills linebacker Von Miller. | @EdEastonJr

The Buffalo Bills signed future Hall-of-Fame edge rusher Von Miller and drafted Baylor linebacker Terrel Bernard during the same offseason.

Bills’ defensive back Damar Hamlin pressured Jackson and because of the snowy conditions, the QB dropped the ball. Not far behind Hamlin was pass rusher Von Miller. He scooped up the ball and nearly ran it in for a score.

Unlike last year's playoff loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, the Buffalo Bills have their defensive leader available for the AFC Championship Game.

Buffalo Bills' Amari Cooper runs toward the end zone with the ball during the second half at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on Oct. 20, 2024. The midseason trade for the wide receiver has paid instant dividends for the Bills. / Tina MacIntyre-Yee/Rochester Democrat and Chronicle / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

After narrowly missing the Super Bowl following the loss to the Chiefs, Von Miller made his intentions clear regarding his future in the NFL with the Buffalo Bills.

Following a disappointing end to the 2024 season, here are the top free agency targets the Bills should look to add in the 2025 NFL offseason.