The Buffalo Bills made the long-anticipated salary cap-saving decision to release edge rusher Von Miller, according to a person with knowledge of the decision.

The Buffalo Bills announced the long-anticipated decision to release Von Miller on Sunday, parting ways with the aging edge rusher whose contract proved too expensive for his dwindling playing time and production.

Ahead of the start of the new league year this week, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported Sunday that the Buffalo Bills will release veteran pass-rusher Von Miller. Pelissero noted that Miller's release is a cost-cutting move for the Bills,

Miller's contract called for a $23.814 million salary cap hit this year, so Buffalo needed to move on. He'll test free agency this week.

Could Von Miller be an effective player for the Cowboys, maybe coming off the bench as a rotational piece in the Micah Parsons-led defense?

At 35 years old, Miller hasn't recorded over 10 sacks in a season over the last six seasons and has battled injuries and off-field issues over the last three. Since signing a record-setting deal with the Bills three years ago, Miller has recorded just 14 sacks.

The Buffalo Bills announced the long-awaited decision to release Von Miller on Sunday, parting ways with the veteran edge rusher whose contract proved too expensive for his dwindli

In a move that saves the team some cap space, the Buffalo Bills on Sunday are releasing eight-time Pro Bowl selection Von Miller, according to multiple reports. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport was first to report the news.