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Von Miller wants to wear No. 40, has offers out to FB Hunter Luepke

Von Miller's pursuit of the No. 40 jersey for the Dallas Cowboys has sparked a flurry of activity and speculation.

By · Published August 19, 2026  16:29 UTC · Updated August 21, 2026  18:55 UTC

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Von Miller expressed interest in wearing the number 40 jersey for the Dallas Cowboys and publicly offered fullback Hunter Luepke a lifetime supply of chicken in exchange for the number. The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage regarding whether the jersey exchange was accepted.

Epilogue added 68d ago, after coverage quieted.

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⚡ Executive Intelligence Takeaways Corroborated across 5 independent newsrooms
  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 5 distinct news outlets with 7 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 4.
  • Primary Driver: Von Miller's pursuit of the No. 40 jersey for the Dallas Cowboys has sparked a flurry of activity and speculation.
  • Predictive Outlook: Archynetys algorithmic models forecast this story will fade from trending status over the next 24 hours.
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Von Miller is seeking to wear the No. 40 jersey for the Dallas Cowboys. He has extended an offer to fullback Hunter Luepke, who currently wears the number. Miller has expressed his desire to join his hometown team and contribute to the defense.

Coverage from WFAA notes that Miller has offered Luepke a lifetime supply of chicken in exchange for the jersey number. However, the reporting does not yet specify Luepke's response. Meanwhile, NFL.com and Yahoo Sports focus on Miller's leadership and potential impact on the Cowboys' defense.

The reporting does not yet specify whether Luepke will accept the offer or if the Cowboys will facilitate the jersey swap. The status of Maxx Crosby's potential move to Dallas is also mentioned, but NFL fans remain unconvinced.

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What number does Von Miller want to wear?

Von Miller wants to wear the No. 40 jersey.

Who currently wears the No. 40 jersey for the Dallas Cowboys?

Hunter Luepke currently wears the No. 40 jersey.

What offer has Von Miller made to Hunter Luepke?

Von Miller has offered Luepke a lifetime supply of chicken in exchange for the No. 40 jersey.

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Von Miller Dallas Cowboys Hunter Luepke NFL Jersey swap Maxx Crosby

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